Meaning of 'Carpetbagger'
What does the saying 'Carpetbagger' mean?
Idiom: Carpetbagger
Meaning:
A carpetbagger is an opportunist without any scruples or ethics, or a politican who wants to represent a place they have no connection with.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Politics |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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