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Cronyism Definition & Meaning

cronyism
noun
  1. favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)

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What does cronyism mean?
favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
What part of speech is cronyism?
Cronyism is a noun.

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