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nepotismo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nepotism noun Giving jobs, favors, or advantages to relatives or close friends instead of choosing based on merit.

Senses

nepotismo 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.
  • 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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