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How to pronounce “cronyism”
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Pronunciation guide for cronyism
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of cronyism with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 2 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Part 2: Scott Galloway’s Viral TED Talk on How the Old Are Stealing from the Young 35 minutes,
So look, capitalism on the way up and socialism on the way down is cronyism.
- Definition summary
- (originally US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
Example 1 of 2
How to pronounce cronyism
Part 2: Scott Galloway’s Viral TED Talk on How the Old Are Stealing from the Young 35 minutes,
So look, capitalism on the way up and socialism on the way down is cronyism.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “cronyism”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (originally US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics), in their appointment to political positions.
- (obsolete) The condition of being friends; friendship; also, the ability or inclination to make friends.
Practice Nearby Words
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