wantokism

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) The Melanesian cultural practice of relying on one's wantoks for any need, and of sharing the fruits of one's personal success with one's wantoks.
 * 2) * 2009, Sarah Dix, Emmanuel Pok, Combating Corruption in Traditional Societies: Papua New Guinea, Robert I. Rotberg, Corruption, Global Security, and World Order, page 249,
 * "en"
 * 1) * 2009, Sarah Dix, Emmanuel Pok, Combating Corruption in Traditional Societies: Papua New Guinea, Robert I. Rotberg, Corruption, Global Security, and World Order, page 249,
 * "en"
 * "en"

- Of course, wantokism, as it has been illustrated thus far, is not different from informal networks elsewhere in the world.Traditionally, wantokism was rooted in custom, guided by natural laws, and informally enforced by the village.

Translations

 * Bislama: wantok
 * French:
 * Macedonian: вантокизам
 * Tok Pisin: wantok