FAVORITISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FAVORITISM?

Need another word that means the same as “favoritism”? Find 2 synonyms for “favoritism” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Favoritism” are: favouritism, discrimination

Favoritism as a Noun

Definitions of "Favoritism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “favoritism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • An inclination to favor some person or group.
  • Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.

Synonyms of "Favoritism" as a noun (2 Words)

discriminationThe unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.
There is widespread discrimination against women.
favouritismAn inclination to favor some person or group.
My parents would vehemently deny showing favouritism towards one child in particular.

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