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time⋅serv⋅er

  [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, esp. for selfish ends.
Origin:
1565–75; time + server

Related forms:
timeserving, adjective, noun
time⋅serv⋅ing⋅ness, noun
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time·serv·er also time-serv·er   (tīm'sûr'vər)   
n.  One who conforms to the prevailing ways and opinions of one's time or condition for personal advantage; an opportunist.
time'serv'ing adj. & n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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