timeserver

[ tahym-sur-ver ]
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noun
  1. a person who shapes their conduct to conform to the opinions of the time or of persons in power, especially for selfish ends.

Origin of timeserver

1
First recorded in 1565–75; time + server

Other words from timeserver

  • timeserving, adjective, noun
  • time·serv·ing·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for timeserver

timeserver

/ (ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə) /


noun
  1. a person who compromises and changes his or her opinions, way of life, etc, to suit the current fashions

Derived forms of timeserver

  • timeserving, adjective, noun

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