What does favoritism mean?
Prejudiced treatment of a person or group because of their relationship or connection to someone in a position of power or influence. Favoritism can be shown in various forms, such as receiving preferential treatment, special privileges, or unfair advantages.
Example
"The company's favoritism towards its CEO's family members led to widespread resentment among employees."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.