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careerism

/kærɪˈɜːrɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does careerism mean?

noun

The practice of advancing one's career, often at the expense of personal or professional ethics. A strong emphasis on career advancement and material success.

Example

"Her careerism led her to take on a high-stress job that left her little time for her family."

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