nepotism

🇬🇧 UK/'nepәtizm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The practice of giving unfair advantages to relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

裙带关系,任人唯亲

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
nepotroot
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=nepotism

Common Collocations

  • 1.blatant nepotism明目张胆的任人唯亲
  • 2.rampant nepotism猖獗的裙带关系
  • 3.accusations of nepotism任人唯亲的指控

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The scandal revealed blatant nepotism in the company's hiring practices.

  • 2.

    Critics accused the government of rampant nepotism in its leadership appointments.

  • 3.

    She faced accusations of nepotism when she promoted her brother to a senior position.

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