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 Definitions of Cronyism  [ˈkroʊ niˌɪz əm]  

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Definition of 'Cronyism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) cronyism
the practice of favoring one's close friends, esp. in political appointments.

Etymology:  (1830–40)

Definition of 'Cronyism' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) cronyism
favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)

'Cronyism' - Nearby Entries  

cronk  cronus  crony  cronyism  crookback  crookbacked  crooked  



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