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op⋅por⋅tun⋅ism
[op-er-too-niz-uh
m, -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 (ŏp'ər-tōō'nĭst, -tyōō'-) n. One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences. op'por·tun'ism n. |
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Opportunist
Op`por*tun"ist\, n. [Cf. F. opportuniste.] One who advocates or practices opportunism. [Recent]
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Language Translation for : opportunist
Spanish:
oportunista,
German:
der, *die Opportunist(in),
Japanese:
ひより見主義者
Main Entry: op·por·tun·ist
Pronunciation: "äp-&r-'t(y)ü-n&st
Function: noun
: an opportunistic microorganism
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