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cronyism meaning in Hindi

दोस्तवाद dostavād

/ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/US/ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism in Hindi: दोस्तवाद (dostavād). In English, cronyism means favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.

Hindi words for cronyism

favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications
दोस्तवाद dostavād

English meaning of cronyism

  1. noun Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
  2. noun The condition of being friends; friendship; also, the ability or inclination to make friends.

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Questions about cronyism in Hindi

What is the meaning of cronyism in Hindi?
Cronyism in Hindi is दोस्तवाद (dostavād).
cronyism का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Cronyism: दोस्तवाद (dostavād).
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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