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nepotism in Swedish

nepotism in Swedish is nepotism, svågerpolitik — nepotism means giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.

nepotism in Swedish

nepotism
noun
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
svågerpolitik
noun
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

What does "nepotism" mean?

  1. noun Giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.
    "Critics accused the mayor of nepotism after he hired his own son."
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nepotism in a sentence

  • Critics accused the mayor of nepotism after he hired his own son.
  • The company's hiring policy was designed to prevent nepotism.

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What is "nepotism" in Swedish?

"nepotism" in Swedish is nepotism, svågerpolitik. nepotism means: Giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.

How do you use "nepotism" in a sentence?

Example: "Critics accused the mayor of nepotism after he hired his own son." In Swedish, "nepotism" is nepotism, svågerpolitik.

Are there other ways to say "nepotism" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "nepotism": nepotism, svågerpolitik.

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