carpetbaggers

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A form of carpetbagger — A migrant from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who went South to gain political influence.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of carpetbagger
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“carpetbaggers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carpetbaggers. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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