nepotism
Pronunciation:
/ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm//ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/noun
Definitions
The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
Example: Nepotism can get you very far in the world if you've got the right connections.
Antonyms:merit systemmeritocracy