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cronyism
cro·ny·ism C0758300 (krō′nē-ĭz′əm)n. Favoritism shown to old friends without regard for their qualifications, as in political appointments to office.cronyism (ˈkrəʊnɪˌɪzəm) n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the practice of appointing friends to high-level, esp political, posts regardless of their suitabilitycro•ny•ism (ˈkroʊ niˌɪz əm)
n. the practice of favoring one's close friends, esp. in political appointments. [1830–40] cronyismfavoritism, especially in the giving of political appointments.See also: PoliticscronyismThe practice of appointing friends or supporters to political office irrespective of their abilities.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | cronyism - favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice |
TranslationsCronyism
CronyismTammany HallManhattan Democratic political circle notorious for spoils system approach. [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 492]cronyism
Words related to cronyismnoun favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)Related Words- discrimination
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