padrino system

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. corruption involving patronage, nepotism and favoritism, especially in politics and government Philippine,Philippines,uncountable
    — The Padrino System. The padrino plays an Important role in the Filipino family system. A padrino or godfather and a madrina or godmother for the child are chosen by the parents. A godparent should have several qualities. He should be of ...

词源

From Tagalog padrino (“godfather”) + system, alluding to the compadrazgo system practiced by Filipino families.
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