Looking for the meaning of the word CRONYISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CRONYISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cronyism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkrəʊnɪɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications
Short Definition:appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority
Examples:- there are complaints that cronyism is behind the rise of various executives through the ranks
Variant Forms:
- croneyism
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