old-boy network

A form of old boy network — A presumed unacknowledged system of association between childhood friends (especially those at school or university together), used for mutual assistance or favouritism.

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Meanings

nounold-boy network (plural old-boy networks)

plural old-boy networks

  1. alternativeAlternative form of old boy network.
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