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- [kroh-nee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈkroʊ niˌɪz əm/
- /ˈkrəʊ.ni.ɪzm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroh-nee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈkroʊ niˌɪz əm/
Definitions of cronyism word
- uncountable noun cronyism If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends. 3
- noun cronyism the practice of appointing friends to high-level, esp political, posts regardless of their suitability 3
- noun cronyism favoritism shown to close friends, esp. in political appointments to office 3
- noun cronyism the practice of favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments. 1
- noun cronyism The appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications. 1
- noun cronyism favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications, especially by appointing them to political positions. 0
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Origin of cronyism
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; crony + -ism
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Parts of speech for Cronyism
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cronyism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cronyism
noun cronyism
- toleration — an act or instance of tolerating, especially of what is not actually approved; forbearance: to show toleration toward the protesters.
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
- deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
- patronizing — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
Antonyms for cronyism
noun cronyism
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
- competition — Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
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