timeserver
[ tahym-sur-ver ]
/ ˈtaɪmˌsɜr vər /
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noun
a person who shapes their conduct to conform to the opinions of the time or of persons in power, especially for selfish ends.
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timeserver
/ (ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə) /
noun
a person who compromises and changes his or her opinions, way of life, etc, to suit the current fashions
Derived forms of timeserver
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