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favoritism

[ fey-ver-i-tiz-uh m, feyv-ri- ]

/ ˈfeɪ vər ɪˌtɪz əm, ˈfeɪv rɪ- /

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noun

the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality: to show favoritism toward the youngest child.

the state of being a favorite.

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Origin of favoritism

First recorded in 1755–65; favorite + -ism

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for favoritism

To have any chance at success, Washington must end its pro-Israel favoritism in return for an evenhanded approach.
Does Israel Meet The Quartet Conditions?|Yousef Munayyer|June 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Stephen T. Asma, the author of Against Fairness, on what favoritism is good for.
Why Favoritism Is Virtuous: The Case Against Fairness|Stephen T. Asma|December 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
At one point, Melissa said, she was on the receiving end of his favoritism.
John Friend Anusara Scandal: Inside the Wiccan ‘Sex’ Coven|Lizzie Crocker|April 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
So if your boss is poisoning the workplace with favoritism, you shouldn't chalk it up to business as usual.
An Employee Bill of Rights|Jack And Suzy Welch|March 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST

There is no favoritism in the universe, but all have the same everlasting facilities for growth.
Reincarnation and the Law of Karma|William Walker Atkinson
The sort of favoritism which McClellan showed to Porter was notorious in the army.
Military Reminiscences of the Civil War V1|Jacob Dolson Cox
Any semblance of favoritism in a government is a sure means of alienating the trust and affection of a part of its dependants.
The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852|Ben Casseday
There was no question, no judgment required, no opportunity for favoritism, no chance for reserve.
The Red Cross in Peace and War|Clara Barton
Why, would be difficult to say on any other hypothesis than that of favoritism.
Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals|William H. Armstrong

Word Origin and History for favoritism

favoritism

n.

1763, from favorite + -ism.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper