Synonyms for nepotism
ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əmnepo·tism

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1. nepotismnoun

   Antonyms:
   meritocracy, merit system

Princeton's WordNet

1. nepotismnoun

   favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)

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1. • Discrimination

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1. bias

   bias is shown to relatives getting added into a job due to their relationship with a person.

   Submitted by anonymous on March 8, 2021  

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1. List of paraphrases for "nepotism":

   cronyism, patronage, favoritism, favouritism

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How to use nepotism in a sentence?

1. Sean Maloney:

   It's nepotism and the public deserves to know what the truth is.

2. Laura Ingraham:

   Both these gals are committed globalists, they favor open borders and are pro-China. … They're both pro-Big Tech and both benefited hugely from nepotism. But most importantly, they both have dim views of … grassroot Republicans.

3. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   nepotism and despotism will lasts only for a short while. For like a dead fish in the heat of the mid-day sun it is bound to rot and spoil

4. Lennie Jarratt:

   The practice of electing not only teacher union members but retired superintendents and family members to school boards is becoming a common practice in Illinois, and it presents a very high conflict of interest in board decisions and negotiations. Not only does it encourage above-normal pay increases and benefits. It allows corruption and nepotism to flourish.

5. Ivanka Trump:

   I've heard a lot of names. I've heard Ivanka. How good would Ivanka be ? i think Ivanka would be incredible, but it doesn't mean I'd pick her. Because I'd be accused of nepotism even though I'm not sure there's anybody more competent in the world.