Nepotism
noun
The practice of giving jobs or advantages to your own family members, especially in business or politics.
There are accusations of nepotism at the local government level where many relatives of officials are employed.
Often appears as...
- accusations of nepotism
- rampant nepotism
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Disapproving
noun
The practice of giving jobs or advantages to your own family members, especially in business or politics.
There are accusations of nepotism at the local government level where many relatives of officials are employed.
Often appears as...
- accusations of nepotism
- rampant nepotism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Nepotism often implies unfairness and lack of meritocracy, generally viewed unfavorably.
He was unqualified, but through nepotism, he got the job.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Use 'nepotism' when discussing situations involving family or close relations, not friends or strangers.
The CEO's nepotism was evident when her son became the vice president.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Hidden
Nepotism can be subtle and not openly acknowledged in professional settings.
Employees suspected nepotism when the boss's nephew received a sudden promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Nepotism often implies unfairness and lack of meritocracy, generally viewed unfavorably.
He was unqualified, but through nepotism, he got the job.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Use 'nepotism' when discussing situations involving family or close relations, not friends or strangers.
The CEO's nepotism was evident when her son became the vice president.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Hidden
Nepotism can be subtle and not openly acknowledged in professional settings.
Employees suspected nepotism when the boss's nephew received a sudden promotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Nepotism often implies unfairness and lack of meritocracy, generally viewed unfavorably.
He was unqualified, but through nepotism, he got the job.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Specific
Use 'nepotism' when discussing situations involving family or close relations, not friends or strangers.
The CEO's nepotism was evident when her son became the vice president.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Hidden
Nepotism can be subtle and not openly acknowledged in professional settings.
Employees suspected nepotism when the boss's nephew received a sudden promotion.
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but often critical of the Roman Catholic Church. He particularly disliked its rampant nepotism and practice of simony, the buying and selling of religious favours such as pardons from sin. Many groups took advantage of these corrupt customs,
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it leads to nepotism and cronyism my nation first is a good thing until it disrupts the world economy uh growing our economy is a good thing until it overheats the earth that's what's really interesting about this it could apply to cells on the level of cancer and it can apply to
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but often critical of the Roman Catholic Church. He particularly disliked its rampant nepotism and practice of simony, the buying and selling of religious favours such as pardons from sin. Many groups took advantage of these corrupt customs,
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Randi Weingarten
American Activist
Due process gives teachers the latitude to use their professional judgment in their classrooms, to advocate for their students, and to not fear retribution for speaking the truth or teaching controversial subjects like evolution. As political winds shift in school districts, due process also wards off patronage or nepotism.
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Jubin Nautiyal
Indian Singer
Like in any other field, nepotism does exist in Bollywood. In certain families, one can see several generations of doctors or engineers, but all of this doesn't matter much; if you are passionate enough, you will be able to create a niche for yourself in whichever field you are working for.
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David Brin
American Author
Writing can be taken up at any point. But you need to remember that the arts are fundamentally unfair. Hard work and diligence won't necessarily take you all the way. Talent, nepotism, influence, and pure luck play a huge part.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
Everybody gets everything handed to them. The rich inherit it. I don't mean just inheritance of money. I mean what people take for granted among the middle and upper classes, which is nepotism, the old-boy network.
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Ananya Panday
Indian Actress
If you have access and don't have the talent to back it up, people won't invest their money in you. Having said that, I do believe nepotism exists and it exists in all industries, not just Bollywood.
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Mayawati
Indian Politician
When I decided to come into politics, the one thing that I had in my mind was to help the weaker sections. Therefore, nobody should accuse me of nepotism.
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Statesman
I stand by it. I take the criticism for it. I think it's unfair, but yes, there is a thing about nepotism, and we all try to respect it.
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Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
I don't believe in nepotism. I don't much like the idea of parents who interfere.
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Huma Qureshi
Indian Actress
One would be lying if they say nepotism doesn't exist.
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Naveen Patnaik
Indian Politician
My father was against nepotism.
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Randi Weingarten
American Activist
Due process gives teachers the latitude to use their professional judgment in their classrooms, to advocate for their students, and to not fear retribution for speaking the truth or teaching controversial subjects like evolution. As political winds shift in school districts, due process also wards off patronage or nepotism.
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Jubin Nautiyal
Indian Singer
Like in any other field, nepotism does exist in Bollywood. In certain families, one can see several generations of doctors or engineers, but all of this doesn't matter much; if you are passionate enough, you will be able to create a niche for yourself in whichever field you are working for.
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David Brin
American Author
Writing can be taken up at any point. But you need to remember that the arts are fundamentally unfair. Hard work and diligence won't necessarily take you all the way. Talent, nepotism, influence, and pure luck play a huge part.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
Everybody gets everything handed to them. The rich inherit it. I don't mean just inheritance of money. I mean what people take for granted among the middle and upper classes, which is nepotism, the old-boy network.
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Ananya Panday
Indian Actress
If you have access and don't have the talent to back it up, people won't invest their money in you. Having said that, I do believe nepotism exists and it exists in all industries, not just Bollywood.
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Mayawati
Indian Politician
When I decided to come into politics, the one thing that I had in my mind was to help the weaker sections. Therefore, nobody should accuse me of nepotism.
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Statesman
I stand by it. I take the criticism for it. I think it's unfair, but yes, there is a thing about nepotism, and we all try to respect it.
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Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor
I don't believe in nepotism. I don't much like the idea of parents who interfere.
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Huma Qureshi
Indian Actress
One would be lying if they say nepotism doesn't exist.
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Naveen Patnaik
Indian Politician
My father was against nepotism.
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