English Explanatory Dictionary

Beltway bandit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A consulting or research company that mostly carries out work for US government departments or agencies.
  2. An employee of such a firm, especially a former employee of the firm's clients.
  3. A short-term money lender to contractors working for the US government but waiting for US congressional appropriations.

Word forms

Beltway bandit Beltway bandits
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