Meaning of carpetbag in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkɑrpətˌbæɡ/

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1. Noun

   carpetbag

   Definitions

   1. traveling bag made of carpet

   Examples

   • « widely used in 19th century »

2. Qualitative Adjective

   carpetbag

   Definitions

   1. following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers

   Examples

   • « carpetbag adventurers »
   • « a carpetbag government »

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