carpetbag

• Terme historique désignant un Nordiste installé dans le Sud des États-Unis après la guerre de Sécession, souvent perçu comme exploitant la région à des fins personnelles. Comme adjectif, qualifie quelque chose d'opportuniste ou de peu scrupuleux.

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.

   relatif à un carpetbagger

   • 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.

   Synonymesexploitativeopportunisticpredatoryself-servingunscrupulous

2. Opportunistic newcomerC1formalamerican

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

   opportuniste venu d'ailleurs

   • 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.

   Synonymesadventurerarrivisteexploiterinterloperopportunisticoutsiderparvenuupstart

• Sac de voyage en tissu de tapis ou en toile épaisse, utilisé notamment aux États-Unis au XIXe siècle. Par extension, désigne aussi un homme politique du Nord qui se rendait dans le Sud après la guerre de Sécession pour y faire fortune ou y exercer une influence.

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.

   sac de voyage en tapisserie

   • 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.