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clientelare

clientelistic

adjective klee-en-teh-LAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Clientelare refers to a system built on political patronage and favours rather than merit. It is closely associated with Italian political discourse; il sistema clientelare (the clientelistic system) is a common critical phrase. The related noun is clientelismo.

Examples

"Le assunzioni clientelari danneggiano la meritocrazia."

Natural Translation

Clientelistic appointments damage meritocracy.

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