Vetternwirtschaft — 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.
- nepotism noun Giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.
Senses
Vetternwirtschaft 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.
- favouritism (British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.
- nepotism The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
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