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nepotism

/ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/C1formalbusiness
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику оказания предпочтения родственникам или друзьям, особенно при предоставлении им рабочих мест или должностей, часто независимо от их квалификации.

A noun referring to the practice of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs or positions of power, often regardless of their qualifications.

uncountable

  1. Favoritism in employmentC1formal

    The practice of giving jobs or advantages to family members or friends, regardless of merit.

    ruКумовство

    • The company was accused of nepotism after hiring the CEO's son.
    • Nepotism often leads to resentment among other employees.
    • The government introduced laws to prevent nepotism in public appointments.

    Synonymscronyismfavoritismpartialitypatronagepreferment

    Antonymsmeritocracy

Forms
  • nepotisms plural form
  • nepotisms' possessive plural form
  • nepotism's possessive singular form
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