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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(derogatory) The practice of a person coming 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..
Use carpetbaggery when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Carpetbaggery means (derogatory) The practice of a person coming 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..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use carpetbaggery where its definition matches the intended context.
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