Meaning of opportunist in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɑpərˈt(j)unəst/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    opportunist

    Definitions

    1. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit

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  2. Noun

    opportunist

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from opportune+ -ist

    Definitions

    1. a person who places expediency above principle

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