camp followers

A form of camp follower — A civilian who follows an army, typically a family member of a soldier or someone who provides services to the soldiers, e.g. prostitution, sale of liquor, cooking and laundry.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of camp follower
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“camp followers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/camp%20followers. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “camp followers,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/camp%20followers.

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