What does carpetbagger mean?
noun
A person who moves to a new area, especially a Southern state, after the American Civil War, often to take advantage of political or economic opportunities; a person who opportunistically takes advantage of a situation, especially in a way that is considered unscrupulous or exploitative.
Example
"The carpetbagger politician was accused of exploiting the local economy for personal gain."
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