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nepotism

nepōtism
noun★Intermediate
formal

The practice of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs or other advantages.

कंपनी में नेपोटिज्म के कारण योग्य उम्मीदवारों को नौकरी नहीं मिल पाती।

Qualified candidates do not get jobs in the company due to nepotism.

💡

Often considered unethical in professional settings.

Collocations

nepotism in hiringfavoritism in hiringnepotism scandalscandal involving favoritism

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

play favoritesphrase
to show favoritism

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding Nepotism

In professional settings, decisions should be based on merit rather than personal relationships to maintain fairness.

⚡Gold Rule

Ethical Hiring

Organizations should implement transparent hiring practices to prevent nepotism.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'nepotismus,' derived from 'nepos' (nephew or grandchild), originally referring to the practice of popes appointing their relatives to church positions.

📝Usage Notes

Nepotism is often criticized in professional and corporate environments where meritocracy is valued.

Word Breakdown

nepo-
relating to nephews or relatives
root
+
-tism
a practice or system
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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