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favoritism

/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/

/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/

favoritismnoun

favoritisms

Translations

The manager was accused of favoritism when he promoted his friend.

Менеджера обвинили в фаворитизме, когда он повысил своего друга.

Definitions

The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of others.

The manager was accused of favoritism when he promoted his friend over more qualified candidates.

Synonyms

favoritismadjective

/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/

/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/

Used attributively before nouns to describe actions, policies, or systems characterized by favoritism.

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by favoritism; giving unfair preferential treatment.

The favoritism policy was eventually overturned after staff complaints.