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old boy net·work
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Princeton's WordNet
old boy networknoun
an exclusive informal network linking members of a social class or profession or organization in order to provide connections and information and favors (especially in business or politics)
"professional women have developed an old boy network of their own"
Wiktionary
old boy networknoun
A presumed unacknowledged system of association between childhood friends (especially those at school or university together), used for mutual assistance or favouritism.
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old boy network
An old boy network refers to a system in which individuals with similar backgrounds, such as attending the same prestigious school or belonging to the same profession, social class, or other privileged group, assist each other in business or other fields through informal connections or networks. This concept is often linked to nepotism and favoritism, where opportunities and resources are provided based on personal relationships rather than merit.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of old boy network in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of old boy network in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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