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cronyism vs favoritism

favoritism vs cronyism

cronyism and favoritism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cronyism Yes No No No
favoritism Yes No No No
As nouns, favoritism is a hypernym of cronyism; that is, favoritism is a word with a broader meaning than cronyism:
  • cronyism: favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
  • favoritism: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Other hypernyms of cronyism include discrimination, favouritism.
cronyism (noun) favoritism (noun)
favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
an inclination to favor some person or group
Difference between cronyism and favoritism

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