Corruption: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
corruption
[ kษหrสpสษn ]
in society
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Corruption in government is a major concern for citizens.
- The company was involved in corruption scandals.
in organizations
Dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers).
Synonyms
graft, malpractice, misconduct
Examples of usage
- The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within the corporation.
- Corruption within the police force led to public outrage.
Translations
Translations of the word "corruption" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corrupรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเคเคพเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Korruption
๐ฎ๐ฉ korupsi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพััะฟััั
๐ต๐ฑ korupcja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑ่ท
๐ซ๐ท corruption
๐ช๐ธ corrupciรณn
๐น๐ท yolsuzluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ korupce
๐ธ๐ฐ korupcia
๐จ๐ณ ่ ่ดฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ korupcija
๐ฎ๐ธ spilling
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะผาะพัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฃแคแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ korrupsiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ corrupciรณn
Word origin
The word 'corruption' originates from the Latin word 'corruptio' which means 'destruction'. Its usage evolved over time to refer to dishonest or fraudulent conduct. Corruption has been a persistent issue throughout history, with various forms and manifestations in different societies and institutions.
See also: corrupt, corrupted, corrupter, corrupting, corruptness, corruptor.