Cronyisms

/ˈkroʊniɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cronyism; multiple instances or types of the practice of favoring friends over qualified candidates.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of cronyism with the -s suffix.

Kelly Says

The plural 'cronyisms' is rarely used because cronyism itself is usually treated as an uncountable noun—you'd say 'instances of cronyism' rather than 'cronyisms,' making this technically correct but practically uncommon.

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