cronyism in Polish

cronyism in Polish is kolesiostwo, kumoterstwo.

cronyism in Polish

kolesiostwo

noun

(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.

kumoterstwo

noun

(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.

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