company man
The term "company man" is often used to describe an employee who shows strong loyalty and dedication to their employer, sometimes to the detriment of personal beliefs or relationships.
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Definition
B2Workplace
(general)An employee who prioritizes the interests of their employer over personal opinions or relationships.
Example
- John is a company man; he always puts the company's needs first, even if it means working late.
C1Intelligence Services
(technical, informal)A spy or operative working for an intelligence agency.
Example
- In the spy novel, the protagonist is a company man embedded deep within enemy lines.
Similar
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