Definitions

1. noun

Prejudice or bias in favor of one’s own ethnic or national group, leading to discrimination against others.

“The church condemned phyletism, encouraging its members to treat all people with equality and respect.”

2. noun

A system of favoritism or nepotism, where individuals in positions of power give preference to people from their own group or family.

“The company’s phyletism was evident in its hiring practices, favoring employees with connections to the CEO’s family.”