English Explanatory Dictionary

cronyism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
  2. The condition of being friends; friendship; also, the ability or inclination to make friends.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cronyism.wav /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/

Word forms

cronyism cronyisms croneyism

Etymology

From crony (“close friend”) + -ism (suffix forming names of a tendency of action, behaviour, condition, opinion, or state belonging to a class or group of persons).

Synonyms

cronydom wasta

Related words

crony crony capitalism cronydom cronyish cronyist cronyistic cronynomics corruption corruptocracy kakistocracy kleptocracy old boy network
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