nepotism
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There are 4 syllables in the word nepotism.How to pronounce nepotism:
Definition of nepotism:
- nepotism (noun):
- favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
- favouritism shown to relatives and friends by those with power
- favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs).
Synonyms for nepotism:
bias
chauvinism
cronyism
discrimination
favor
favoritism
favouritism
partiality
partisanship
patronage
ply
preferential treatment
prejudice
tendency
tendentiousness
Antonyms for nepotism:
detachment
disinterest
disinterestedness
dispassion
equality
equitableness
equity
even-handedness
evenhandedness
fair-mindedness
fairness
impartiality
impartialness
independence
justice
justness
lack of bias
meritocracy
neutralism
neutrality
nonalignment
nonpartisanship
objectiveness
objectivity
open-mindedness
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