Corruption: meaning, definitions and examples

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corruption

 

[ kษ™หˆrสŒpสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in society

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

Synonyms

bribery, dishonesty, fraud.

Examples of usage

  • Corruption in government is a major concern for citizens.
  • The company was involved in corruption scandals.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrupรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเคŸเคพเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Korruption

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ korupsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ัƒะฟั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korupcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑš่ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corruption

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corrupciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yolsuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํŒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korupce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korupcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…่ดฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ korupcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spilling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะผา›ะพั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒคแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korrupsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corrupciรณn

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,881, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.