carpetbagger.
A migrant from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who went South to gain political influence.
Meaning & usage
A migrant from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who went South to gain political influence.
One who comes to a place or organisation with which they have no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.
Where this word comes from
From carpetbag + -er, because many carried their belongings in cheap luggage made from carpet fabric.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.