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Definition of crony capitalism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

crony capitalism

noun
 
/ˌkrəʊni ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
 
/ˌkrəʊni ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
[uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. an economic system in which there are close relationships between government officials and business leaders, in a way that may give personal advantage to the government officials and unfair influence in government to the business leaders
    • The government has often been accused of corruption and crony capitalism.
    Topics Moneyc2, Politicsc2
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