Nepotism: meaning, definitions and examples

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nepotism

 

[ หˆnษ›pษ™หŒtษชz(ษ™)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in workplace

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Synonyms

bias, cronyism, favoritism, partiality

Examples of usage

  • Nepotism is a common issue in many workplaces, leading to unfair advantages for those with connections.
  • His promotion was seen as a result of nepotism, as his brother was the CEO of the company.
  • The company's policy strictly prohibits any form of nepotism in hiring practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "nepotism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nepotismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคˆ-เคญเคคเฅ€เคœเคพเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vetternwirtschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nepotisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nepotyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ธๆ•…ไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉpotisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nepotismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nepotizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฑ๋ฒŒ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุณูˆุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepotismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepotizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ™ๅธฆๅ…ณ็ณป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepotizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆndhygli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะฟะพั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepotizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nepotismo

Etymology

The word 'nepotism' originates from the Italian word 'nepotismo' which means favoritism shown to nephews or other relatives. It was first used in the 17th century to describe the practice of favoring family members for positions of power. The concept of nepotism has been a topic of discussion and debate throughout history, particularly in politics and business.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,529, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.