carpetbag

• صفة تصف شخصًا انتهازيًا أو عديم المبادئ يسعى لتحقيق مكاسب شخصية، وأصلها التاريخي في الولايات المتحدة يشير إلى شمالي انتقل إلى الجنوب بعد الحرب الأهلية لاستغلاله سياسيًا واقتصاديًا.

A historical term referring to a Northerner who moved to the South after the American Civil War, often perceived as exploiting the region for personal gain. As an adjective, it describes something opportunistic or unscrupulous.

1. Relating to a carpetbaggerC1formalamerican

   Following the practices or characteristic of a carpetbagger, especially in a political or business context.

   متعلق بالدخيل الانتهازي

   • The carpetbag politician was criticized for his opportunistic behavior.
   • His carpetbag business practices were seen as exploitative by the locals.
   • The carpetbag candidate moved to the district just before the election.

   المرادفاتexploitativeopportunisticpredatoryself-servingunscrupulous

2. Opportunistic newcomerC1formalamerican

   Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality, often with little regard for local customs or interests.

   الوافد الانتهازي

   • The carpetbag entrepreneur tried to take over the local market.
   • She was labeled a carpetbag lawyer after moving to the small town.
   • His carpetbag approach to the community was met with suspicion.

   المرادفاتadventurerarrivisteexploiterinterloperopportunisticoutsiderparvenuupstart

• حقيبة سفر مصنوعة من نسيج السجاد، شاعت في القرن التاسع عشر. ويُستعمل المصطلح أيضًا مجازًا في السياق السياسي الأمريكي للإشارة إلى شخص من الشمال انتقل إلى الجنوب بعد الحرب الأهلية طلبًا للمنفعة أو الربح.

A traveling bag made of carpet fabric, widely used in the 19th century.

1. Traveling bagC1formal

   A type of bag, typically made from carpet material, that was commonly used for travel in the 19th century.

   حقيبة سفر

   • He packed his belongings into a worn carpetbag before the journey.
   • The antique shop sold a 19th-century carpetbag made of wool.
   • She carried a carpetbag filled with books and clothes.