nepotistic
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- adjective
- /ˌnɛpəˈtɪstɪk/
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nepotista
- Indeed, one group of economists has dubbed this pattern of low productivity a "Canadian disease," attributable to a placid, nepotistic corporate culture (Morck, Stangeland, and Yeung 1998).
Examples
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This created a nepotistic arrangement, where those sympathetic to the PLO/Fatah received preferential treatment.
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The company's nepotistic hiring practices led to resentment among employees who were not related to management.
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And it is a, a kind of an exclusive nepotistic world to inhabit in many ways.
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In severe cases, these people turn out to be the beneficiaries of nepotistic and racist practices.
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His last name and the nepotistic advantages it seemed to confer bothered him.
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Less well known is the upset that followed Ahmadinejad's nepotistic appointment of Esfandiar Rahim Masha'i, the father of his daughter-in-law, to the post of first vice president.
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Accusations of unqualified, nepotistic ministers employed in the Xunta also contributed to a gradual decline of support for the PP in the region (Gemie 2006, 144).
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Many people criticized the senator for his nepotistic decisions that favored his brother in government contracts.
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Her nepotistic connections helped her secure a promotion that others were more qualified for.
Synonyms
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To give an advantage to one person or group over others
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Etymology
Nepotistic comes from the Latin root nepot- meaning 'nephew', and it is related to the English word nephew. So, nepotistic describes giving special favour to family members, especially by giving them jobs or other advantages.