Favoritism: meaning, definitions and examples
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favoritism
[ หfeษชvษrษชหtษชzษm ]
in relationships
The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group over others.
Synonyms
bias, partiality, preferential treatment
Examples of usage
- The boss showed favoritism towards his nephew by promoting him over more qualified employees.
- The teacher's favoritism towards certain students led to resentment among the rest of the class.
in organizations
The act of showing special treatment or privileges to certain individuals or groups within an organization.
Synonyms
cronyism, nepotism, special treatment
Examples of usage
- Accusations of favoritism within the company led to an investigation by HR.
- The policy of transparency was implemented to prevent favoritism in promotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "favoritism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น favoritismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเฅเคทเคชเคพเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Gรผnstlingswirtschaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ favoritisme
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฒะพัะธัะธะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ faworytyzm
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฒใใ (ekohiiki)
๐ซ๐ท favoritisme
๐ช๐ธ favoritismo
๐น๐ท kayฤฑrmacฤฑlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์ (pyeon-ae)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุงุจุงุฉ (muhabaya)
๐จ๐ฟ protekcionismus
๐ธ๐ฐ protekcionizmus
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ข (piฤntวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ favoritizem
๐ฎ๐ธ frรฆndsemi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐาัะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแ แแขแแแแ (pavoritizmi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ favoritizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ favoritismo
Word origin
The term favoritism dates back to the 18th century and is derived from the word 'favorite', meaning a person or thing that is preferred over others. The concept of favoritism has been observed in various social, political, and organizational settings, often leading to conflicts and controversies. It highlights the ethical dilemma of showing unfair bias towards specific individuals or groups, compromising equality and meritocracy.
See also: disfavor, favor, favorable, favorably, favored, favoring, favorite, unfavorability, unfavorable, unfavorableness, unfavorably, unfavored.