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Definition of opportunism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

opportunism

noun
 
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪzəm/
 
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/
 [uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. the practice of using situations unfairly to gain advantage for yourself without thinking about how your actions will affect other people
    • political opportunism
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
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