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    nepotism
    /ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs: "he promised an end to corruption and nepotism"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEPOTISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Nepotism is the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of nepotism from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nepotismNepotism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Nepotism is favoritism based on kinship, especially in professional contexts. Learn the origin, examples, synonyms, and related phrases of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NepotismNepotism - Wikipedia

    Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or friends in an occupation or field. These fields may include but are not limited to: business, politics, academia, entertainment, sports, religion, and health care.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNEPOTISM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Nepotism is the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and translations of nepotism from Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › nepotismNepotism | Etymology, Examples, vs. Cronyism, & Nepo Baby

    Nepotism is the unfair practice of granting jobs and favours to relatives, often in business and politics. Learn about its origins, effects, forms, and legal restrictions from Britannica.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › nepotismNEPOTISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Nepotism definition: patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics. See examples of NEPOTISM used in a sentence.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nepotismNepotism - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Nepotism is the practice of favoritism based on kinship, like when the coach chooses his own kid to be the quarterback even if his kid stinks at football. The word nepotism comes from the Italian word for nephew, nepote.