word
Favoritism
FAY-vur-ih-tih-zuhm
/ˈfeɪvɜːrɪˌtɪzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
favoritism
Dictionary meaning
Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.
Examples
- The teacher was accused of favouritism.
- The parent's admitted to favouritism when it came to their own children.
Synonyms: discrimination
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