clientelism

Meaning

A political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits.

Synonyms

political patronage

Translations

Klientelismus

πελατειακός

Pronounced as (IPA)
[klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩]
Etymology

From clientele + -ism.

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