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Carpetbaggery
Translation of "carpetbaggery" into Russian
carpetbaggery
Noun
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡəri/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtˌbæɡəri/
carpetbaggery
The politician was accused of carpetbaggery after moving to a new state just to run for office.
Политика обвинили в карьеризме после переезда в новый штат только для участия в выборах.
Definitions
carpetbaggery
Noun
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡəri/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtˌbæɡəri/
The practice of a person from one area or region exploiting or taking advantage of another area, often for political or financial gain, typically with little concern for the local population.
The politician's carpetbaggery was evident when he moved to the district solely to run for office, without any prior connection to the community.
carpetbaggery
Adjective
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡəri/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtˌbæɡəri/
Relating to, characteristic of, or involving carpetbaggery; exploitative or opportunistic in nature, especially by outsiders.
Residents objected to the carpetbaggery development plan proposed by out-of-state investors.