josephism

/dʒoʊsəfɪzəm/ JOH-suh-fiz-uhm

Definitions

1. noun

A policy or practice of favoring or giving priority to the interests of a particular group or class, especially one that is seen as being disadvantaged or oppressed.

“The government’s josephism towards the minority group led to increased representation and fair treatment.”

Synonyms

  • partialism
  • preferentialism

Antonyms

  • egalitarianism
  • equalism