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cronyism

/ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkrəʊnɪˌɪzəm/
noun
GeneralLegal
  1. 1 adam kayırmacılık
  2. 2 ahbap çavuş ilişkisi

Definition (English)

  1. Giving jobs or advantages to friends, especially in politics, without considering their qualifications.
  2. The practice of favouring friends or associates in appointments or dealings.

Example Sentences

  1. The company was accused of cronyism in its hiring.
    Şirket, işe alımlarda adam kayırmacılıkla suçlandı.
  2. This appointment is a clear case of cronyism.
    Bu atama açık bir adam kayırmacılık örneğidir.

Synonyms

nepotismfavoritismbiaspartialitypreferential treatmentpatronageclientelism

Antonyms

meritocracyimpartialityfairnessequalityobjectivity

Collocations

accused of cronyismcronyism in politicscronyism practiceend cronyismcronyism scandalcronyism allegations

Related Words

politicscorruptionpowerinfluencegovernmentemployment