cronyism in Arabic
وَاسِطَة wāsiṭa
/ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/US/ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/
cronyism in Arabic: وَاسِطَة (wāsiṭa). In English, cronyism means favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
Arabic words for cronyism
- favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications
- وَاسِطَة wāsiṭa
English meaning of cronyism
- noun Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
- noun The condition of being friends; friendship; also, the ability or inclination to make friends.
Synonyms of cronyism
cronyism in other languages
Questions about cronyism in Arabic
- What is the meaning of cronyism in Arabic?
- Cronyism in Arabic is وَاسِطَة (wāsiṭa).
- ما معنى كلمة cronyism؟
- Cronyism: وَاسِطَة (wāsiṭa).
- What does cronyism mean in English?
- Cronyism means favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
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