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Günstlingswirtschaft — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cronyism noun Giving friends favorable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
  • favouritism noun Unfair favouring of one person or group over another.

Senses

Günstlingswirtschaft is used for these senses in English:

  • cronyism (originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
  • favouritism (British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.
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