cronyism

🇬🇧 UK/'krәjniizəm/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The practice of giving unfair advantages to close friends, especially by appointing them to positions regardless of their qualifications.

任人唯亲,裙带关系

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
cronyroot
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=cronyism

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Cronyism in government appointments has led to widespread corruption.

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