clientelism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [kliː.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] (Australia)
- [klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] (Canada, General-American)
- [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] (Australia)
- [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] (Received-Pronunciation)
- [kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] (Received-Pronunciation)
- [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
From clientele + -ism.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clientelisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (12)
sv svågerpolitik (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · sv vänskapskorruption (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · cmn 庇護主義 /庇护主义 (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · it clientelismo (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · cmn 庇护主义 (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · ast clientelismu (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · ka კლიენტელიზმი (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · fr clientélisme (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · cmn 侍從主義 /侍从主义 (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · es clientelismo (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · sv klientelism (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits) · cs klientelismus (a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits)