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favoritism
noun fa·vor·it·ism \ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-ˌti-zəm, ˈfā-vər-\
: the unfair practice of treating some people better than others
Full Definition of FAVORITISM
1
: the showing of special favor : partiality
2
: the state or fact of being a favorite
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First Known Use of FAVORITISM
1763
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FAVORITISM Defined for Kids
favoritism
noun fa·vor·it·ism \ˈfā-və-rə-ˌti-zəm, ˈfāv-rə-\
Definition of FAVORITISM for Kids
: the unfair practice of treating some people better than others
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