English Explanatory Dictionary

careerist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who pursues the advancement of their career at the expense of other values.
  2. A person who takes a job, especially in the military, for a long time rather than temporarily.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to such a person or way of life

Pronunciation

/kəˈɹɪɹɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-careerist.wav

Word forms

careerist careerists more careerist most careerist

Etymology

From career + -ist.

Related words

careerism

Derived words

noncareerist
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