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: September 27, 2023
\NEP-uh-tiz-um\ noun
What It Means
Nepotism refers to favoritism based on kinship, and especially to the unfair practice of giving jobs and other favors to relatives.
// It was strongly believed that nepotism played a role in helping Jessica get the sales manager position at her cousin's store.
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