crony
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/ˈkrəʊni/
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/ˈkrəʊni/
A close friend with whom someone spends a lot of time, often sharing similar interests or political views.
The mayor was criticized for giving contracts to his cronies instead of the most qualified companies.
市長は、最も適任な会社ではなく、自分の親しい友人に契約を与えることで批判されました。