Meaning of favoritism in English
(Definition of favoritism from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
(Definition of favoritism from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of favoritism
favoritism
It owns all large financial institutions, which lend according to state priorities, topped by favoritism for large state enterprises.
From Heritage.org
She says deep-seated and unconscious favoritism plays a strong role.
From NPR
That kind of favoritism has caused problems on the ground in many ways.
From TIME
I don't think it was any kind of favoritism or anything like that.
From Los Angeles Times
A board members' insider status necessarily imposes obligations and limitations because of the need to avoid any real or perceived conflicts-of-interest, self-dealing or favoritism.
From Huffington Post
It will also no doubt continue to seek favoritism from government at every level.
From Ars Technica
Instead, they tip-toed around the issue and reported unfairness, favoritism, harassment or hostile environment.
From Huffington Post
He has been a questioner in 11 presidential and vice presidential debates, consistently keeping the focus on the candidates, without a whiff of political favoritism.
From Huffington Post
Specific recommendations or hardcoded links to genuine anti-virus software might risk claims of favoritism, but it would probably be safer.
From Ars Technica
A culture of favoritism was perceived by many, and combined with myriad off-field issues, it slowly eroded the program's foundation.
From ESPN
The decision led to an outcry of favoritism and reinforced beliefs among officers that discipline is not handled impartially.
From Los Angeles Times
I don't care about politics or favoritism -- in this realm.
From CNN
You continue to hear stories about how favoritism is alive and well in public schools.
From NPR
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Translations of favoritism
in Portuguese
ortografia americana de "favouritism":, favoritismo, parcialidade [feminine]…
