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Definition of nepotistic

nepotistic

/ˌnɛpəˈtɪstɪk/
nep · o · tis · tic
Adverb:nepotistically
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nepotistic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characterized by the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or close friends, especially by giving them jobs or privileged positions.

Example

"The company faced severe public scrutiny over its nepotistic hiring practices after the director appointed two of his cousins to executive roles."

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• Rhymes for nepotistic

• Nearby Words

nephrolepis
nepotism
nepotist
nepotistic
nerd
nerdiness
nerdish

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'nepotism', which comes from the Italian 'nepotismo' and ultimately from the Latin 'nepos' ('nephew' or 'grandson'), originally referring to the historical practice by popes of granting high offices and privileges to their nephews.

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