nepotism
UK/'nepәtizm/US
GREC2
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-derivednepotroot
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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.