nepotism
noun/ˈnɛpəˌtɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #13,951 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or close friends, especially in politics or business.
Example sentence
The manager was accused of nepotism after hiring three of his relatives for senior positions.
Synonyms & related words
- favoritism
- bias
- cronyism
- partiality
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