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Careerist

//kəˈɹɪɹɪst// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to such a person or way of life
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who pursues the advancement of their career at the expense of other values. derogatory

    "A careerist is a square-filler, a time-server. His talents and imagination have been circumscribed to perform managerial duties."

  2. 2
    a professional who is intent on furthering their career by any possible means and often at the expense of their own integrity wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who takes a job, especially in the military, for a long time rather than temporarily.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From career + -ist.

Etymology 2

From career + -ist.

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