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Self-seeker

One who seeks only his own interest, advantage, or pleasure.

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Carpetbagger 76% connected

An adventurer; -- a term of contempt for a Northern man seeking private gain or political advancement in the southern part of the United States after…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Operator 76% connected

One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.

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Timeserver 76% connected

One who adapts his opinions and manners to the times; one who obsequiously compiles with the ruling power; -- now used only in a bad sense.

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Opportunist 92% connected

One who advocates or practices opportunism.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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