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单词 cronyism
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cronyism

noun

cro·​ny·​ism ˈkrō-nē-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce cronyism (audio)
: partiality to cronies especially as evidenced in the appointment of political hangers-on to office without regard to their qualifications

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"Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him" (Ecclesiasticus 9:10). Practitioners of cronyism would probably agree. The word cronyism evolved in the 19th century as a spin-off of crony, meaning "friend" or "pal." Crony originated in England in the 17th century, perhaps as a play on the Greek word chronios, meaning "long-lasting," from chronos, meaning "time." Nineteenth-century cronyism was simply friendship, or the ability to make friends. The word didn't turn bad until the next century, when Americans starting using cronyism to refer to the act of playing political favorites.

Example Sentences

The mayor has been accused of cronyism.
Recent Examples on the Web The old conservative hierarchy that was benefiting from the system of privilege and cronyism tried to reverse Mr. Gorbachev’s policies. Ann M. Simmons, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The cronyism and willingness to use power for self-interest revealed men who were willing to exploit vulnerabilities in their political systems to their maximum advantage. Julian Zelizer, CNN, 7 July 2022 And like his brother, who has been convicted of corruption and is banned from public office, Shahbaz has faced allegations of cronyism and corruption. Ayesha Jalal, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2022 Later, accusations of cronyism, corruption, incompetence and infidelity fell beside his meteoric political rise like water off a duck’s back. Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 In his response, Turner said that Knox wanting to pick and choose which firm was subcontracted by Thompson and Horton was itself a path to cronyism. Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 2 Mar. 2022 Each component left us stunned at the cronyism, wrongdoing and injustice uncovered. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2022 Among concerns over the reform, Bonal raised yet another concern of protesting diplomats who contend the change could generate: cronyism. Elaine Ganley, ajc, 2 June 2022 The government, dismissing the idea that cronyism lies behind the change, said the issue is adaptability and openness. Roger Cohen, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

cronyism

noun

as in prejudice
disapproving the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to friends The mayor has been accused of cronyism.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • prejudice
  • bias
  • nepotism
  • favoritism
  • chauvinism
  • partisanship
  • tendency
  • partiality
  • tendentiousness
  • ply
  • leaning
  • one-sidedness
  • favor
  • nonobjectivity
  • parti pris
  • predisposition
  • proclivity
  • predilection
  • penchant
  • bent
  • propensity
  • self-opinionatedness
  • prejudgment
  • inclination
  • self-partiality
  • preconception
  • prepossession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fairness
  • objectivity
  • neutrality
  • impartiality
  • indifference
  • unbiasedness
  • detachment
  • open-mindedness
  • dispassion
  • calm
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