Meanings
derogatorymember of a clique, profiteer of cronyism, corrupt politician (especially in Bavaria)
Schon nach dem Tod von Franz Josef Strauß 1987 und nach dem Rücktritt des Amigos Streibl 1993 wandten sich viele Wähler von der CSU ab.After Franz Josef Strauß's death in 1987 as well as the resignation of his crony Streibl in 1993, many voters had already turned away from the CSU.
Examples
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Der Minister setzte einen seiner Amigos in eine Schlüsselposition ein.The minister appointed one of his cronies to a key position.