opportunist

[ op-er-too-nist, -tyoo- ]
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noun
  1. a person who practices opportunism, or the policy of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles: He is an extreme opportunist and always thinks the ends justify the means.

Origin of opportunist

1
First recorded in 1865–70; opportun(ism) + -ist

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British Dictionary definitions for opportunist

opportunist

/ (ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst) /


noun
  1. a person who adapts his actions, responses, etc, to take advantage of opportunities, circumstances, etc

adjective
  1. taking advantage of opportunities and circumstances in this way

Derived forms of opportunist

  • opportunism, noun

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