carpetbag

• Historischer Begriff für einen Nordstaatler, der nach dem Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg in den Süden zog und oft als jemand galt, der die Region zum eigenen Vorteil ausbeutete. Als Adjektiv beschreibt es etwas Opportunistisches oder Prinzipienloses.

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.

   Zum Carpetbagger gehörend

   • 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.

   Synonymeexploitativeopportunisticpredatoryself-servingunscrupulous

2. Opportunistic newcomerC1formalamerican

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

   Zugezogener Opportunist

   • 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.

   Synonymeadventurerarrivisteexploiterinterloperopportunisticoutsiderparvenuupstart

• Reisetasche aus Teppichstoff, die im 19. Jahrhundert weit verbreitet war; auch abwertend für einen Nordstaatler, der nach dem Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg in den Süden kam, um politischen oder wirtschaftlichen Vorteil zu ziehen.

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.

   Carpetbag

   • 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.