opportunist
noun [C] /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪst/
/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː-/ usually disapprovingDefinition
› someone who tries to get power or an advantage in every situation: He was portrayed as a ruthless opportunist who exploited the publicity at every opportunity.Advantage and disadvantageUnpleasant people in generalUnpleasant men
(Definition of opportunist noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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