Cronyism

Quick meaning: Cronyism is a noun meaning (originally US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.

Meaning

(originally US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) The condition of being friends; friendship; also, the ability or inclination to make friends.

Example Sentences

Critics accuse her [von der Leyen] of serious missteps over the pandemic, the Gaza war, alleged cronyism, – and of having a high-handed manner.

Patronage, nepotism, cronyism, abuse of power, and criminal activity flourish, sometimes for decades, in numerous town halls, police stations, and special-purpose government agencies in the suburbs.

[T]he present structure of the collective bargaining agreement, combined with nepotism and cronyism and other abuses in employment and referral practices, have perpetuated the effects of the past discrimination, […]

[Robert L.] Hagist began what he called an "18 month reform program" that included revised warehouse procedures and measures to prevent the leakages, shortages, cronyisms, and politicking attributed to the managers and clerks of the various stores.

Word Forms

• cronyisms
• croneyism

Synonyms for cronyism

Depending on context, synonyms include wasta.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nepotism, patronage, favor, favouritism, favoritism, partiality.

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