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Word | Nepotism |
favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) / Undue attachment to relations / favoritism (to a relative) / the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. / the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives, | |
Usage | ⇒ He has reached this level through nepotism ⇒ John left his position with the company because he felt that advancement was based on nepotism rather than ability. ⇒ Nepotism has hurt the company. ⇒ Reregistration is necessary to avoid corruption, collusion or nepotism among civil servants. |
Synonyms | bias, partiality, favoritism, partisanship, preference, inclination, favor, leaning, discrimination, favouritism, corruption, graft, one-sidedness, inequality, inequity, patronage, preferential treatment, affiliation, agnation, alliance, |
Antonyms | equity, justice, neutrality, objectivity, fair-mindedness, nonpartisanship, detachment, disinterest, disinterestedness, |
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