English / word
nepotism
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, especially by giving them jobs.
In context
01
He was accused of nepotism when he appointed his nephew as director.
02
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
Synonyms
bias,preference,favoritism
Antonyms
fairness,meritocracy,impartiality
Collocations
accused of nepotism,political nepotism,rampant nepotism