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What (who) is nepotism$52182$ - definition
FAVORITISM GRANTED TO RELATIVES
Nespotism; Nepotistic; NEPOTISM; Nepote; Nepotic; Nepotist; Nepotismo; Nepotism in Bollywood; Nepotocracy; Nepotism in India
![Benjamin Harrison]], treasurer of Guy's Hospital in London, was shown as a dominant presiding figure, with the nepotism of Sir Astley Cooper having his tacit approval.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Benjamin Harrison Astley Cooper.jpg?width=200 "Benjamin Harrison]], treasurer of Guy's Hospital in London, was shown as a dominant presiding figure, with the nepotism of Sir Astley Cooper having his tacit approval.")
Nepotism
Nepotism is a form of favoritism that is granted to relatives and friends in various fields, including business, politics, academics, entertainment, sports, fitness, religion, and other activities. The term originated with the assignment of nephews to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops and Iowa football coaches.
nepotism
Nepotism is the unfair use of power in order to get jobs or other benefits for your family or friends.
Many will regard his appointment as the kind of nepotism British banking ought to avoid.
N-UNCOUNT [disapproval]
nepotism
['n?p?t?z(?)m]
¦ noun the favouring of relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
Derivatives
nepotist noun
nepotistic adjective
Origin
C17: from Fr. nepotisme, from Ital. nepotismo, from nipote 'nephew' (with ref. to privileges bestowed on the 'nephews' of popes, often really their illegitimate sons).
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Nepotism
Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or close friends in an occupation or field. These fields may include but are not limited to: business, politics, academia, entertainment, sports, religion, and other activities. The term originated with the assignment of nephews to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops.
Nepotism has been criticized since the ancient times by several philosophers, including Aristotle, Valluvar, and Confucius, condemning it as both evil and unwise.
