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Definition of nepotist

nepotist

/ˈnɛp.ə.tɪst/
nep · o · tist
Adverb:nepotistically
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Plural:nepotists
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Adjective:nepotistic
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nepotist Lexical Profile

nepotist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person in a position of power or influence who practices nepotism by showing unfair favoritism to relatives or friends, especially by appointing them to desirable jobs or offices regardless of merit.

Example

"Critics accused the agency director of being a blatant nepotist after he appointed his unqualified brother-in-law to head the oversight committee."

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• Nearby Words

nephew
nephrolepis
nepotism
nepotist
nepotistic
nerd
nerdiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Italian word 'nipote' (meaning 'nephew') via French, originally referring to the historical practice of medieval and Renaissance popes granting high ecclesiastical offices and privileges to their nephews and illegitimate sons.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nepotist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nepotist
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