clientelism
Meaning
A political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits.
Synonyms
political patronage
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
[klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩]
Etymology
From clientele + -ism.
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