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Carpetbagger

Meaning

Noun

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In American English, History, Politics & People:
A
from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who
South to
political influence.
⚠️
One who
a place or
with which they have no
with the
or
of personal
, especially political or financial
.
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Origin

carpetbagger
English
arrow
-er
English
arrow
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
carpetbag
English
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