nepotistic

American  

[nep-uh-tist-ik] / ˌnɛp əˈtɪst ɪk /

adjective

1. practicing or characterized by nepotism, or favoritism based on family relationship.

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Example Sentences

It provides a branding moment for David Ellison, the nepotistic mogul.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a relatively short amount of time in the limelight, Qualley, a daughter of fellow actor Andie MacDowell, has stepped far from her mother’s shadow and repudiated claims of nepotistic privilege the old-fashioned way: with terrific, hard work.

From Salon

In a letter to Police Chief Harold Medina, the plaintiffs described an abuse of authority and suggested that the commander’s intervention was inappropriate and nepotistic.

From Seattle Times

Activists, students and university lecturers in recent days have expressed concern over democratic standards in Indonesia, citing unethical, corrupt and nepotistic practices and worsening quality of life in the country.

From Seattle Times

Activists, students and university lecturers in Indonesia in recent days have expressed concern over democratic standards in Indonesia, citing unethical, corrupt and nepotistic practices and worsening quality of life in the country.

From Seattle Times