Nepotic
/nɪˈpɒtɪk/noun
Relating to or characterized by nepotism, especially favoritism shown to relatives.
Did you know?In Renaissance and early modern Europe, popes often elevated alleged nephews to powerful offices, helping create the political phenomenon now called nepotism.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nepōt-
“A descendant, especially a grandson or nephew”
Classical Latin
Latin
nepōs
“Grandson, nephew, or descendant”
Medieval Latin
Latin
nepōtismus
“The practice of favoring relatives, particularly by church officials”
15th–16th Century
Italian
nepotismo
“Favoritism toward relatives, especially by Renaissance popes”
17th Century
English
nepotism
“Favoritism shown to relatives in appointments or advancement”
19th Century
English
nepotic
“Relating to or characterized by nepotism”