Nepotism: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆ
nepotism
[ หnษpษหtษชz(ษ)m ]
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:
๐ต๐น nepotismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเค-เคญเคคเฅเคเคพเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Vetternwirtschaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ nepotisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพัะธะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ nepotyzm
๐ฏ๐ต ็ธๆ ไธป็พฉ
๐ซ๐ท nรฉpotisme
๐ช๐ธ nepotismo
๐น๐ท nepotizm
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฑ๋ฒ์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุณูุจูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nepotismus
๐ธ๐ฐ nepotizmus
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃๅธฆๅ ณ็ณป
๐ธ๐ฎ nepotizem
๐ฎ๐ธ frรฆndhygli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะฟะพัะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nepotizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ nepotismo
Word origin
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.