non-nepotistic
|non-ne-po-tis-tic|
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/nɑnˌnɛpəˈtɪstɪk/
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/nɒnˌnɛpəˈtɪstɪk/
not favoring relatives
Etymology
'non-nepotistic' is formed from the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') + 'nepotistic', which derives from 'nepotism' (favoring relatives).
'nepotism' comes from Italian 'nepotismo', from Latin 'nepos' meaning 'nephew'. 'Nepotistic' is the adjective form built from 'nepotism', and 'non-' was prefixed to create 'non-nepotistic' to indicate the negation.
Originally 'nepos' meant 'nephew'; over time it gave rise to 'nepotism' meaning favoritism toward relatives, and 'non-nepotistic' now means 'not practicing such favoritism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not showing nepotism; not favoring relatives or close associates in hiring, promotion, or other advantages.
The company's hiring policy is non-nepotistic and focuses on candidates' qualifications.
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Last updated: 2025/11/08 20:27