careerism

ca·reer·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-reer-iz-uh m]
- /kəˈrɪər ɪz əm/
- /kə.ˈrɪə.rɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-reer-iz-uh m]
- /kəˈrɪər ɪz əm/

Definitions of careerism word

noun careerism devotion to a successful career, often at the expense of one's personal life, ethics, etc. 1
noun careerism The overwhelming desire or urge to advance one's own career or social status, usually at the expense of other personal interests or social growth. 1
noun careerism (chiefly US) The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country. 0

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Origin of careerism

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; career + -ism

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Parts of speech for Careerism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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careerism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for careerism

noun careerism

determination — Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
single-minded — having or showing a single aim or purpose: a single-minded program.
motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
commitment — Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system.
professionalism — professional character, spirit, or methods.

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Antonyms for careerism

noun careerism

unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.

Just one Antonym for careerism

careerism

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noun careerism

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