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nepotism Synonyms

Another word for nepotism

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or close friends, especially by giving them jobs or positions of authority.

Usage Example

"The company implemented strict hiring guidelines to prevent favoritism and ensure all candidates were evaluated on merit."

Strongest
favoritism
Strong
cronyism
partiality
partisanship
patronage
preferentialism
Weak
bias

Opposites of nepotism

The opposite of nepotism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

meritocracy
impartiality
fairness
objectivity
neutrality
egalitarianism
See all opposites of nepotism

• Nearby Words

nepenthes
nepeta
nephrolepis
nepotism
nepotistic
nerd
nerdiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nepotism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nepotism
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