Favoritism: meaning, definitions and examples

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favoritism

 

[ หˆfeษชvษ™rษชหŒtษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น favoritismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เฅเคทเคชเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gรผnstlingswirtschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ favoritisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฒะพั€ะธั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faworytyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใˆใ“ใฒใ„ใ (ekohiiki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท favoritisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ favoritismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayฤฑrmacฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ์•  (pyeon-ae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงุจุงุฉ (muhabaya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protekcionismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protekcionizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ่ข’ (piฤntวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ favoritizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆndsemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜ (pavoritizmi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ favoritizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ favoritismo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,207, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.