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nepo·tist
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Princeton's WordNet
nepotistnoun
a powerful person who shows favoritism to relatives or close friends
Wiktionary
nepotistnoun
One who practices or engages in nepotism.
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nepotist
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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nepotist
A nepotist is an individual who bestows favor or advantages to their relatives or friends, especially by awarding them jobs or positions, based on their relationships rather than their abilities or qualifications. They practice nepotism, which is generally regarded as a form of favoritism or bias.
Webster Dictionary
Nepotistnoun
one who practices nepotism
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nepotist in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nepotist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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