English Explanatory Dictionary

carpetbaggery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of a person coming 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.

Word forms

carpetbaggery

Etymology

From carpetbag + -ery.

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