English > partisanship: 1 sense > noun 1, cognitionMeaning | An inclination to favor / favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives. |
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Synonym | partiality |
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Narrower | Eurocentrism | belief in the preeminence of Europe and the Europeans |
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anthropocentrism, anthropocentricity | An inclination to evaluate reality exclusively in terms of human values |
bias, prejudice, preconception | A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation |
ethnocentrism | belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group |
sectionalism, provincialism, localism | A partiality for some particular place |
tilt | A slight but noticeable partiality |
unfairness | partiality that is not fair or equitable |
Broader | inclination, disposition, tendency | An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others |
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Opposite | impartiality, nonpartisanship | An inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally |
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Spanish | parcialidad, partidismo |
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Catalan | parcialitat, partidisme |
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Nouns | partisan | a fervent and even militant / militant proponent of something |
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partisan | an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity |