There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
NEPOTISM
nepotism
(noun) favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nepotism (countable and uncountable, plural nepotisms)
The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
Antonyms: meritocracy, merit system
Coordinate term: cronyism
Anagrams
• pimentos
Source: Wiktionary
Nep"o*tism, n. Etym: [L. nepus, nepotus, nephew: cf. F. népotisme. See Nephew.]
Definition: Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim. From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him -- the nepotism of his order. Milman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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