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timeserving
time·serv·er
/
ˈtaɪmˌsɜr
vər
/
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[
tahym
-sur-ver
]
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noun
a person who
shapes
his or her conduct to conform to the opinions of the
time
or of persons in power, especially for selfish ends.
Origin:
1565–75;
time
+
server
Related forms
time·serv·ing,
adjective,
noun
time·serv·ing·ness,
noun
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timeserver
(ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə)
—
n
a person who compromises and changes his or her opinions, way of life, etc, to suit the current fashions
'timeserving
—
adj
, —
n
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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timeserver
(ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə)
—
n
a person who compromises and changes his or her opinions, way of life, etc, to suit the current fashions
'timeserving
—
adj
, —
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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