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noun
The overwhelming desire or urge to advance one's own career or social status, usually at the expense of other personal interests, social growth, or ethics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, uncountable, usually
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noun
The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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noun
the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: practice, pattern
History
Etymology tree English career Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English careerism From career + -ism.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
