nepotism
noun
patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics.
nepotist
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a word derived from
nepotism.
Example Sentences
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Come to that, he is a bully, a nepotist, an adulterer, thin-skinned, corrupt and fat.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 15, 2017
Luke Russert, nepotist prince Alex Pareene's annual Hack List is so popular -- and useful -- we thought we should spread it out over the year.
From Salon ● May 24, 2012
Paul VI is neither inquisitor nor nepotist nor Renaissance prince.
From Time Magazine Archive
Clement was an unblushing nepotist; three of his nephews he made cardinals, and to one of them gradually surrendered the control of affairs.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
An unblushing nepotist, he alienated immense fiefs belonging to the Holy See in favour of his natural children.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various
