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Definition of
nepotism noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
nepotism
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈnɛpəˌtɪzəm
/
/
[
uncountable
]
(
disapproving
)
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giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power, especially by giving them jobs
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nepotism
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