Favoritism Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Favoritism Information and Meaning

See also DISCRIMINATION.

favoritism

the practice of giving preferential treatment to a person or persons.

nepotism

favoritism shown to nephews or other relatives, as in politics or business. —nepotist, n. —nepotic, adj.

partisanism

1. favoritism shown to members of one’s own party, faction, sect, or cause.

2. strong adherence to the tenets of one’s party, faction, sect, or cause. —partisan, n., adj.