ALL meanings of nepotism
nep·o·tism
N n - noun nepotism patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm. 1
- noun nepotism family favouritism 1
- noun nepotism The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, esp. by giving them jobs. 1
- uncountable noun nepotism Nepotism is the unfair use of power in order to get jobs or other benefits for your family or friends. 0
- noun nepotism favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those with power or influence 0
- noun nepotism favoritism shown to relatives, esp. in appointment to desirable positions 0