/ˈkɑrptˌbæɡər/ CARR-pet-BAG-ər

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially during the Reconstruction era in the United States, who settles in a state or region without having a prior connection to it, often for political gain.

“The politician was accused of being a carpetbagger for her lack of roots in the local community.”

2. verb

To settle or reside in a place, especially a state or region, without prior connection or roots, often for personal gain.

“The wealthy investor carpetbagged his way through the city, buying up properties and flipping them for a profit.”