Definitions for nepotism

nepotism nep·o·tism

Spelling: [nep-uh-tiz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əm/

Nepotism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 446 anagrams from letters in nepotism (eimnopst).

Definitions for nepotism

noun

  1. patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics:

Origin of nepotism

From the Italian word nepotismo, dating back to 1655-65. See nephew, -ism

Examples for nepotism

A Haaretz editorial was more explicit, dubbing the election of Yosef and Lau “a victory for nepotism.”

Corruption and nepotism are rampant in the Afghan Army and “it would collapse without U.S. financial support,” the major says.

As to his nepotism, simony, and fraud, there was no doubt at all.

This is not the first time Sirleaf has been charged with nepotism.

American nepotism puts to shame the one practised in Europe.

The big twist is that by requesting those documents, Hall did in fact uncover a nepotism problem plaguing UT admissions.

It is poor Pitou, he said in accomplishing this act of nepotism.

There is a sense in which corruption is not so narrow as nepotism.

This is a brand new work by Lucy Hogg (yes,  my wife – nepotism 'r us), from a series documenting how people use art museums.

So the charge of nepotism against the chief magistrate was weak.

Word Value for nepotism
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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