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careerism

UK/kə'rɪərɪzəm/US/kә'riәrizm/
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Definitions

n.

The practice of prioritizing career advancement above all else.

事业至上主义;一味追求晋升。

Root Breakdown

Native English
careerrun, flow; chariot, wheeled cart; carry
+
-ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=careerism

career + -ism (doctrine, practice) = treating career advancement as a guiding principle. Often mildly disapproving.

Root car still carries 96 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Critics accused the party of pure careerism rather than genuine public service.

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