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Vocabulary Entry
carpetbag
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A bag made of sturdy material, typically used by travelers, often associated with political context in 19th-century America.
Example Sentences
"She packed her belongings into a carpetbag for the journey."
"The politician was known as a carpetbagger due to his opportunistic nature."
"His old carpetbag had seen many adventures across the country."
V
verb
To engage in the practice of carpetbagging, especially in a political context.
Example Sentences
"After moving to the new town, he carpetbagged for the upcoming election."
"She was accused of carpetbagging when she ran for office in a district she just moved to."
"Many locals were unhappy with how candidates were carpetbagging for votes."