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Definition preferential in British English

preferential adjective

adjective
/ˌprefəˈrenʃ(ə)l/
1

giving one person or group an advantage over others

Example

Europe has given Caribbean banana growers preferential treatment for more than 20 years.

Synonyms and related words
apartheid linguistic imperialism favouritism
Definition preferential in British English