Nepotismus — meaning in English

English meaning

• cronyism noun Giving friends favorable treatment, especially jobs or positions, regardless of whether they are actually qualified for them.
• nepotism noun Giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.

Senses

Nepotismus is used for these senses in English:

• crony capitalism (politics, idiomatic) A form of capitalism in which success in business depends on corrupt close relationships with government officials, often implying favouritism.
• cronyism (originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.
• nepotism The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

Related German words