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opportunism

[ op-er-too-niz-uhm, -tyoo- ]

noun

  1. the policy or practice, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs, of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to expediency or effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles.
  2. action or judgment in accordance with this policy.

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  • oppor·tunist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opportunism1

1865–70; < Italian opportunismo, equivalent to opportun ( o ) (< Latin opportūnus; opportune ) + -ismo -ism

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