cronyism in German
cronyism in German is Vetternwirtschaft, Freunderlwirtschaft, Nepotismus — cronyism means giving friends favourable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
cronyism in German
Vetternwirtschaft
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
Freunderlwirtschaft
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
Nepotismus
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
Günstlingswirtschaft
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
Klüngel
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
Ämterpatronage
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
What does "cronyism" mean?
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noun Giving friends favourable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
"Critics accused the mayor of cronyism after he gave the contract to his old business partner."
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cronyism in a sentence
- Critics accused the mayor of cronyism after he gave the contract to his old business partner.
- The report blamed cronyism for years of poor appointments at the agency.
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What is "cronyism" in German?
"cronyism" in German is Vetternwirtschaft, Freunderlwirtschaft, Nepotismus. cronyism means: Giving friends favourable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
How do you use "cronyism" in a sentence?
Example: "Critics accused the mayor of cronyism after he gave the contract to his old business partner." In German, "cronyism" is Vetternwirtschaft, Freunderlwirtschaft, Nepotismus.
Are there other ways to say "cronyism" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "cronyism": Vetternwirtschaft, Freunderlwirtschaft, Nepotismus, Günstlingswirtschaft, Klüngel, Ämterpatronage.
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