Definition of nepotism Nepotism
/nɛˈpʌtɪˌzʌm/ - [neputizum] - nep•o•tism
We found 6 definitions of nepotism from 6 different sources.
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What does nepotism mean?
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NounPlural: nepotisms |
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| nepotism - favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) |
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- nepotism (Noun)
The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- nepotism (n.)
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.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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nepotism
The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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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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🔤- nepotism, noun, singular of nepotisms.
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