English Explanatory Dictionary

crony capitalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of capitalism in which success in business depends on corrupt close relationships with government officials, often implying favouritism.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹoʊni ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ en-au-crony capitalism.ogg

Word forms

crony capitalism crony capitalisms

Synonyms

cronynomics

Related words

banana republic capitalism plutocracy socialism
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