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arrivism

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/ˈærɪˌvɪzəm/ · ar-riv-ism

The practice or tendency of seeking personal advancement at the expense of others.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice or tendency of seeking personal advancement at the expense of others.

ذاتی ترقی کا عمل یا رجحان جو دوسروں کی قیمت پر حاصل کیا جائے۔

آریوزم

arrivism

Formal: آریوزم

Synonyms

opportunismself-interestsocial climbingمفاد پرستیمفاد کَوشیمفاد پرست

Antonyms

altruismselflessnessgenerosityنیکیخودخوشیسخاوت

Common Collocations

  • arrivism in business
  • society of arrivism

Example Sentences

His career was marked by arrivism, often stepping over colleagues to secure promotions.

اس کا کیریئر آریوزم سے بھرا ہوا تھا، اکثر ساتھیوں کو پیچھے چھوڑ کر ترقی حاصل کرتا تھا۔

Us ka career arrivism se bhara hua tha, aksar sathiyon ko peeche chhod kar taraqqi haasil karta tha.

The culture of arrivism in corporate environments can lead to unhealthy competition among employees.

کاروباری ماحول میں آریوزم کی ثقافت ملازمین کے درمیان غیر صحت مند مقابلہ پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔

Karobari mahol mein arrivism ki saqafat mulazimeen ke darmiyan gher sehat mand muqabla paida kar sakti hai.

Critics argue that the rise of arrivism undermines the ethical foundation of society.

نکتہ چینی کرنے والوں کا کہنا ہے کہ آریوزم کی بڑھوتری معاشرتی اخلاقی بنیادوں کو کمزور کر دیتی ہے۔

Nuqta cheeni karne walon ka kehna hai ke arrivism ki barhoti muasharti ikhlaqi buniyadon ko kamzor kar deti hai.

Easily Confused With

altruism:Altruism refers to selfless concern for the well-being of others, which contrasts with the self-serving nature of arrivism.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arrive' in career and how some might do it at the cost of others.

Imagine a ladder, where a person is climbing over others to reach the top.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "arriver" — to arrive

First known use: 20th century

The term 'arrivism' emerged from the concept of social climbing or the pursuit of success, particularly in a business context, where individuals prioritize personal advancement over collective well-being. It has been used to critique behaviors associated with opportunism and self-interest.