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Definitions for nepotism
ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əmnepo·tism
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Princeton's WordNet
nepotismnoun
favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Nepotismnoun
Fondness for nephews.
Etymology: nepotisme, French; nepos, Latin.
To this humour of nepotism Rome owes its present splendor; for it would have been impossible to have furnished out so many glorious palaces with such a profusion of pictures and statues, had not the riches of the people fallen into different families. Joseph Addison, on Italy.
Wikipedia
Nepotism
Nepotism is an advantage, privilege, or position that is granted to relatives and friends in an occupation or field. These fields may include but are not limited to, business, politics, academia, entertainment, sports, fitness, religion, and other activities. The term originated with the assignment of nephews to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops.Nepotism has been criticized since the ancient times by several philosophers, including Aristotle, Valluvar, and Confucius, condemning it as both evil and unwise.
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nepotism
Nepotism is the favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices, by giving them jobs or advantages based on their relationship rather than their abilities or qualifications.
Webster Dictionary
Nepotismnoun
undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim
Etymology: [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. npotisme. See Nephew.]
Wikidata
Nepotism
Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives regardless of merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos, nepotis, from which modern Romanian nepot and Italian nipote and Catalan nebot, "nephew" or "grandchild" are also descended. For example, Romanian Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu filled the top posts in the country and the ruling Party with his siblings, nephews, nieces, and in-laws, as well as giving increasing power to his wife, Elena—she officially held the title of Deputy Prime Minister, and by the early 1980s she was placed in charge of the country when Nicolae was away on tours abroad.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Nepotism
nep′o-tizm, n. undue favouritism to one's relations, as in the bestowal of patronage.—adjs. Nepot′ic, Nepō′tious.—n. Nep′otist, one who practises nepotism. [L. nepos, nepotis, a grandson.]
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Examples of nepotism in a Sentence
I've heard a lot of names. I've heard Ivanka. How good would Ivanka be ? i think Ivanka would be incredible, but it doesn't mean I'd pick her. Because I'd be accused of nepotism even though I'm not sure there's anybody more competent in the world.
Both these gals are committed globalists, they favor open borders and are pro-China. … They're both pro-Big Tech and both benefited hugely from nepotism. But most importantly, they both have dim views of … grassroot Republicans.
nepotism and despotism will lasts only for a short while. For like a dead fish in the heat of the mid-day sun it is bound to rot and spoil
The practice of electing not only teacher union members but retired superintendents and family members to school boards is becoming a common practice in Illinois, and it presents a very high conflict of interest in board decisions and negotiations. Not only does it encourage above-normal pay increases and benefits. It allows corruption and nepotism to flourish.
One can help your children in this business, and the nepotism works, and I have no problems with it, if I can give them a leg up, I absolutely would. It's a great way to make a living. It really is.
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- محاباة الأقاربArabic
- шуробадженащинаBulgarian
- nepotismeCatalan, Valencian
- nepotizmus, nepotismusCzech
- Vetternwirtschaft, NepotismusGerman
- nepotismoEsperanto
- nepotismoSpanish
- بی نظمیPersian
- nepotismiFinnish
- copinage, népotismeFrench
- נפוטיזםHebrew
- भाई-भतीजावादHindi
- nepotizmusHungarian
- nepotismoIdo
- frændhygliIcelandic
- nepotismoItalian
- ញាតិមិត្តនិយមKhmer
- 친척 편중Korean
- nepotismLatin
- vriendjespolitiek, nepotismeDutch
- nepotyzmPolish
- nepotismoPortuguese
- nepotismRomanian
- кумовство, непотизмRussian
- svågerpolitik, nepotismSwedish
- ஒற்றுமைTamil
- బంధుప్రీతిTelugu
- kayırmakTurkish
- кумівствоUkrainian
- اقربا پروریUrdu
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