crony
11Crony capitalism — is a term describing a capitalist economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials. It may be exhibited by favoritism in the distribution of legal permits, government grants,… …
12crony capitalism — ➔ capitalism * * * crony capitalism UK US noun [U] ► ECONOMICS, GOVERNMENT, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY an economic system in which family members and friends of government officials and business leaders are given unfair advantages in the form of jobs …
13Crony Records — is a record label located in Waterloo, Ontario.It was started in 1998 by Angus Fraser and Brad Weber. The label was created to function as a community of musicians helping each other and promoting each others work. The label in turn helps the… …
14crony capitalism — n. A capitalist economy in which business contracts and appointments are awarded to friends and family rather than by tender or merit. Example Citations: Most of these oft stated causes for the Asian currency crisis alleged corruption, crony… …
15Crony Capitalism — A description of capitalist society as being based on the close relationships between businessmen and the state. Instead of success being determined by a free market and the rule of law, the success of a business is dependent on the favoritism… …
16crony — noun (plural cronies) Etymology: perhaps from Greek chronios long lasting, from chronos time Date: 1656 a close friend especially of long standing ; pal …
17crony — /kroh nee/, n., pl. cronies. a close friend or companion; chum. [1655 65; alleged to be university slang; perh. < Gk chrónios for a long time, long continued, deriv. of chrónos time; cf. CHRONO ] Syn. pal, buddy. * * * …
18crony — noun /ˈkroʊni/ a) Close friend. b) Trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization. See Also: cronyism …
19crony — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. chum, pal, friend. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. comrade, buddy*, cohort; see associate , friend 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. friend, companion, comrade, ally, pal, *chum, *buddy, *sidekick,… …
20crony — cro|ny [ˈkrəuni US ˈkrouni] n plural cronies [C usually plural] [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: Probably from Greek chronios long lasting , from chronos time ] one of a group of people who spend a lot of time with each other used to show disapproval sb …
