'Nepotism' definitions:

Definition of 'nepotism'

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noun
Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)

Definition of 'Nepotism'

From: GCIDE
  • Nepotism \Nep"o*tism\ (?; 277), n. [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. n['e]potisme. See Nephew.] 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. [1913 Webster]
  • From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him -- the nepotism of his order. --Milman. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'nepotism'

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Words containing 'Nepotism'