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self-seek·er | \ ˌself-ˈsē-kər 
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\Definition of self-seeker
: a self-seeking person
Synonyms for self-seeker
Synonyms
- bottom-feeder,
- chancer
- [British],
- opportunist,
- temporizer
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The first known use of self-seeker was in 1585
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