noun

favouritism

partiality, bias, preference

The manager was accused of favouritism.

The manager was accused of favouritism.

There were complaints of favouritism in the team selection.

There were complaints of favouritism in the team selection.

((favouritism)) the unfair practice of giving advantages to certain people The manager was accused of favouritism.

Synonyms: partiality, bias, nepotism; Antonyms: impartiality, fairness

From 'favourite' + '-ism' (a practice or system). The practice of treating your favourites better.

Imagine a teacher only giving 'favours' to their 'favourite' students. That's 'favouritism'. Note the British spelling with 'ou'.

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