Nepotismo (en. Nepotism)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Practice of helping or favoring relatives through job positions or power.
Nepotism leads to inequality in job opportunities.
Ang nepotismo ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakapantay-pantay sa mga pagkakataon sa trabaho.
Tactic used by people in power relying on family connections to obtain positions.
In their company, nepotism is common in management.
Sa kanilang kumpanya, ang nepotismo ay karaniwan sa pamamahala.
Granting favors to relatives in organizational decisions.
Nepotism should be stopped to ensure fair and equal management.
Dapat itigil ang nepotismo upang masiguro ang makatarungan at pantay na pamamahala.

Etymology

From the Italian word 'nepotismo' meaning 'favoritism shown to relatives.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

nepotism in the workplace
Practice of nepotism in the context of employment.
nepotismo sa trabaho

Related Words

favor
Granting assistance or advantages to someone based on personal relationships.
pabor
relative
Family member or blood-related persons.
kamag-anak

Slang Meanings

Ability to overcome shortcomings because of connections.
There's so much nepotism happening in the company; everyone who gets promoted is just a relative.
Sobrang nepotismo na ang nangyayari sa kumpanya, lahat ng promoted eh relatives lang.
Having privileges because of family or friends.
Because of nepotism, my brother has an easier life at work.
Dahil sa nepotismo, mas madali ang buhay ni kuya sa trabaho.
Promoting family members even if they are undeserving.
The mayor is so nepotistic; a lot of relatives got into the government.
Napaka-nepotismo naman ng mayor, ang daming ka-relatives na nakapasok sa gobyerno.