Meaning of corporate nun | Babel Free
Definitions
A woman who dedicates her life to her job or career, especially at the expense of romance.
Examples
“Wendy was a sad creature, a corporate nun who dedicated her life to serving the Gazette. She had a permanently martyred air and no life outside the newsroom.”
“In those photos of her wandering around Capitol Hill to meet⟳ the senators, she looked unprepared. Not like⟳ a politician with a message to impart, but like⟳ a corporate lawyer in her cubicle. She looked like⟳ a corporate nun.”
“The corporate nun turned from the elevator smiling at them helpfully.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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