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favouritism

/ˌfævəˈrɪtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does favouritism mean?

noun

Prejudiced treatment of a particular person or group, especially by giving them unfair advantages or preferential treatment. A preference for one person or thing over another.

Example

"The manager's favouritism towards his nephew led to resentment among the other employees."

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