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Opportunism Definition & Meaning

opportunism
noun
  1. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

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What does opportunism mean?
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
What part of speech is opportunism?
Opportunism is a noun.

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