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/keuh rear"iz euhm/, n.devotion to a successful career, often at the expense of one's personal life, ethics, etc.[1930-35; CAREER + -ISM]
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careerism — ca·reer·ism … English syllables
careerism — ca•reer•ism [[t]kəˈrɪər ɪz əm[/t]] n. devotion to a career, often at the expense of one s personal life or ethics • Etymology: 1930–35 ca•reer′ist, n … From formal English to slang
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