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clientelism.

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

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun[klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩]Received-Pronunciation[kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩]Received-Pronunciation[klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩]Canada, General-American[klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩]Canada, General-American
  1. A political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits.

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Where this word comes from

From clientele + -ism.

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