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.
시장은 가장 자격 있는 회사가 아닌 그의 친한 친구들에게 계약서를 주는 것에 대해 비판을 받았습니다.