nepotism

noun
UK: /ˈnepətɪzəm/
US: /ˈnepəˌtɪzəm/

  1. The practice of using your power or influence to unfairly help your relatives or friends get jobs.

    1. His promotion was seen as a clear case of nepotism.
    2. She accused the manager of nepotism for hiring his daughter as a secretary.

  2. Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power, especially in business or politics.

    1. The company has a strict policy against nepotism.
    2. Accusations of nepotism plagued the mayor's administration during his time in office.

Synonyms

favoritism partiality bias cronyism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nepotism" in English means: The practice of using your power or influence to unfairly help your relatives or friends get jobs., Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power, especially in business or politics..

The phonetic transcription of "nepotism" is /ˈnepətɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈnepəˌtɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "nepotism": "His promotion was seen as a clear case of nepotism.". More examples on the page.