What is the meaning of carpetbag?

noun

  • Traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century.

adjective

  • Following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers.
    • usage: "carpetbag adventurers"; "a carpetbag government"
  • Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality.
    • usage: "a carpetbag stranger"; "a capetbag politician"
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