Pronunciation: /ˌkroʊniˈɪstɪk/
adjective describing a practice of favoring close friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business dealings
A1 The cronyistic behavior of the officials was evident in the way they only helped their friends.
A2 The company's hiring process was criticized for being cronyistic, with employees only recommending their friends for jobs.
B1 The government's decision to award the contract to their close associates was seen as a cronyistic move.
B2 The CEO's cronyistic relationships with certain board members raised concerns about favoritism within the company.
C1 The cronyistic practices of the political elite were exposed by investigative journalists.
C2 The cronyistic nature of the business dealings between the two companies was revealed during the court case.
formal The company's hiring practices have been criticized as being cronyistic, with key positions being filled by friends and relatives of top executives.
informal I heard that the promotions at that company are all cronyistic - it's all about who you know.
slang The whole system is so cronyistic, it's like a club where only the insiders get ahead.
figurative The political landscape is rife with cronyistic deals and backroom agreements.
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