Associations to the word «Nepotism»

Wiktionary

NEPOTISM, noun. The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

Dictionary definition

NEPOTISM, noun. Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs).

Wise words

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