Carpetbagger Meaning

Video shows what carpetbagger means. An immigrant from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who went South to gain political influence; hence, someone intervening in the politics of an area with which they are thought to have no real connection.. One who comes to a place or organisation with which they have no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.. Carpetbagger Meaning. How to pronounce, definition audio dictionary. How to say carpetbagger. Powered by MaryTTS, Wiktionary