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nepo·tis·tic

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  1. nepotisticadjective

    Of or pertaining to nepotism; favoring relatives because of their relationship rather than their abilities.

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  1. nepotistic

    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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nepotistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nepotistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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  • nepotismeDutch
  • nepotistiskSwedish
  • வேண்டியவர்களுக்கு சலுகைTamil

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