"dedocracia" meaning in Spanish

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Noun

IPA: /dedoˈkɾaθja/, [d̪e.ð̞oˈkɾa.θja], /dedoˈkɾasja/, [d̪e.ð̞oˈkɾa.sja]
Rhymes: -aθja (Spain), -asja (Latin America, Philippines) Etymology: From dedo + -cracia, from a dedo (“through connections”). Etymology templates: {{suffix|es|dedo|cracia}} dedo + -cracia Head templates: {{es-noun|f|-}} dedocracia f (uncountable)
  1. (politics) cronyism, nepotism Tags: feminine, uncountable Synonyms: enchufismo Related terms: dedazo
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