noun
nepotism; favoritism toward relatives
Rare term; refers specifically to showing favoritism to one's own relatives or family members. Often used in contexts like hiring or promotions. Compare with 身びいき, which is broader favoritism toward one's own group.
See also: 身びいき
あの会社の人事は縁者贔屓がひどい。
That company's personnel decisions are rife with nepotism.
Standard kanji spelling; 贔屓 is a somewhat complex kanji but is the conventional form.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling that makes the reading clearer.
身びいき is a more common term for favoritism toward one's own group or side, not limited to relatives. 縁者贔屓 is rarer and specifically about favoring relatives.
Compound of 縁者 (relative) and 贔屓 (favoritism, patronage). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently means 'favoritism toward relatives'.