cronyism

noun
UK: /ˈkrəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/
US: /ˈkroʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/

  1. The practice of those in power favoring friends, especially by giving them jobs.

    1. His cronyism got his friends good jobs.
    2. The mayor's cronyism led to unqualified friends managing key city projects.

  2. Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications).

    1. The government faced criticism for alleged cronyism.
    2. Accusations of cronyism dogged the president, undermining public trust in his appointments.

Synonyms

favoritism nepotism partiality bias

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cronyism" in English means: The practice of those in power favoring friends, especially by giving them jobs., Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)..

The phonetic transcription of "cronyism" is /ˈkrəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ in British English and /ˈkroʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cronyism": favoritism, nepotism, partiality, bias.

Example usage of "cronyism": "His cronyism got his friends good jobs.". More examples on the page.