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cronyism
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cronyism
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cronyism
/
ˈ
kroʊniˌɪzəm/
noun
cronyism
/
ˈ
kroʊniˌɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of CRONYISM
[
noncount
]
disapproving
:
the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to friends
The mayor has been accused of
cronyism
.
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