nepotism baby

9.2

A person who gets job opportunities because a family member helped them

noun
/ˈnɛpəˌtɪzəm ˈbeɪbi/

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Jake is often labeled a nepotism baby for getting his job through connections.

Examples

Many celebrities in Hollywood are accused of being nepotism babies.
She resented being labeled a nepotism baby, even though her parents were famous actors.
He acknowledged that his success as a nepotism baby opened many doors for him.
Many consider her a nepotism baby because her father is a CEO.
He acknowledged that his success as a nepotism baby opened many doors for him.
Jake is often labeled a nepotism baby for getting his job through connections.
Many consider her a nepotism baby because her father is a CEO.

Synonyms

nepotism friend

vsnepotism baby

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8.9

A person who gets a job because of family or a close friend

is limited to gains from family ties rather than broader personal connections

Surface Forms

nepotism baby singular

nepotism babies plural

Morphology

nepotism + baby

The compound directly combines 'nepotism' (favoring relatives for jobs/opportunities) with 'baby' (a junior/offspring), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a person who gains opportunities because of family connections. Although recent slang, the meaning is compositional and follows common noun-noun compounding patterns, making it readily predictable from the parts.

Etymology

The compound nepotism baby creates a clear picture: a baby born into a famous family who gets special chances because of nepotism. That's why it means 'someone who gets jobs or other advantages because of family connections rather than their own work'.