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| digger |
(usu. cap.) one of a group of English reformists of 1649 who favored the abolition of private property, or a member of a similar American group of the 1960s and 1970s. [1/3 definitions] |
| double standard |
any standard set of principles or code of behavior applied in such a way that one group is favored over another, such as men over women or whites over blacks. |
| elect |
a person or persons said to be favored by God or selected for eternal life (prec. by "the"). [1/8 definitions] |
| Eurocommunism |
a type of communism favored in some Western European nations, claimed to be independent of the Russian Communist party. |
| fair-haired |
(informal) favored by someone with seniority, authority, or influence. [1/2 definitions] |
| favorite son |
a man highly esteemed and favored by his hometown or native area because of specific accomplishments. [1/2 definitions] |
| Federalist party |
an early U.S. political party that favored adoption of the Constitution and a strong federal government. |
| grace |
in some religions, esp. Christianity, the condition of being favored, loved, or saved by God, esp. if this favor is unearned. [1/10 definitions] |
| hapless |
not favored by chance; unlucky; unfortunate. |
| know-nothing |
(caps.) a member of a secret American political organization of the mid-nineteenth century, who favored barring immigrants and Roman Catholics from political office, and who professed public ignorance of the organization's activities. [1/2 definitions] |
| minion |
someone who is particularly well regarded or favored. [1/2 definitions] |
| pet1 |
especially favored; favorite. [1/7 definitions] |
| prime ribs |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) a widely favored cut of beef, coming from the seven ribs in front of the loin. |
| quarter horse |
any of a breed of saddle horses developed for quarter-mile racing and favored for their quickness, strength, and versatility. |
| reverse discrimination |
discrimination against previously favored groups, such as whites, Protestants, or males. |
| top dog |
(informal) a person, team, group, nation, or the like that is in a dominant, authoritative, leading, or favored position, esp. among competitors. |
| Tory |
during the American Revolution, an American who favored the continuation of colonial rule by the British or who favored the establishment of a monarchy. [1/4 definitions] |
| war hawk |
one who advocates war, esp. any member of the twelfth U.S. Congress who favored war; hawk. |
| winner |
one that wins or is favored to win; victor. |
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