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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGo-Getter
/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛtər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is ambitious and actively pursues their goals.
"She is a go-getter who never hesitates to take on new challenges at work." - 2
An individual who is energetic and determined in achieving success.
"His reputation as a go-getter has earned him several promotions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'go-getter' originated in the early 20th century, combining the verb 'go' with 'getter', a term denoting someone who actively pursues goals. It reflects a cultural shift towards valuing ambition and proactive behavior in professional and personal contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Go-Getter" is said worldwide
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battant
Transliteration: ba-tan
"Elle est une battante qui ne recule devant aucun défi."
Macher
Transliteration: ma-kher
"Er ist ein Macher, der immer nach Erfolg strebt."
realizzatore
Transliteration: re-a-liz-za-to-re
"È un realizzatore che non si ferma mai."
luchador
Transliteration: lu-cha-dor
"Ella es una luchadora que siempre busca el éxito."
realizador
Transliteration: re-a-li-za-dor
"Ele é um realizador que nunca desiste."
उद्यमी
Transliteration: udyami
"वह एक उद्यमी है जो हमेशा नए अवसरों की तलाश में रहता है।"
奋斗者
Transliteration: fèn dòu zhě
"她是一个奋斗者，总是追求成功。"
성공을 추구하는 사람
Transliteration: seong-gong-eul chuguhaneun saram
"그녀는 항상 성공을 추구하는 사람입니다."
やる気のある人
Transliteration: yaruki no aru hito
"彼女は常に成功を目指すやる気のある人です。"
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