Cronyism (Noun)
Meaning
Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's practice of promoting unqualified friends of the CEO was a clear example of cronyism that undermined the morale of other employees.
- The government's decision to award the contract to the president's cousin's company without a bidding process was widely criticized as cronyism.
- Cronyism was rampant in the industry, with jobs and promotions often going to those with the right connections rather than the right skills.
- The scandal surrounding the cronyism in the city's hiring practices led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials.
- Critics accused the politician of engaging in cronyism by appointing friends and donors to key positions in the administration.