"godfatherism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From godfather + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|godfather|ism}} godfather + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} godfatherism (uncountable)
  1. (Nigeria) A form of political corruption in which an influential individual handpicks another, often less influential candidate, to attain leadership in order to exert authority or influence. This may be due to the unpopularity of one candidate, or to work around incumbency term limits. Tags: Nigeria, uncountable
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