English Explanatory Dictionary

elbow mentality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An attitude characterized by self-interest and a willingness to prioritize personal benefit or ambition, often above the welfare of an organization or community; a willingness to elbow (verb) past others.

Word forms

elbow mentality elbow mentalities

Etymology

Calque of German Ellbogenmentalität or Ellenbogenmentalität, from Ellbogen / Ellenbogen (“elbow”) + Mentalität (“mentality”).

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