How to Pronounce "carpetbaggers"
word
ˈkɑɹpətˌbæɡɝz
KAR-pit-bag-erz
kˈɑːpɪtbˌæɡəz
KAH-pit-bag-uhz
Definition
A 'carpetbagger' originally referred to a person from the Northern United States who moved to the South after the Civil War, often seeking personal gain. Now, it describes someone who moves to a new place just to take advantage of opportunities, usually in politics or business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹpətˌbæɡɝz
British English
kˈɑːpɪtbˌæɡəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-pit-bag-erz
UK
KAH-pit-bag-uhz
Listen in Context
After the war, many carpetbaggers moved south to start new businesses.
People saw the newcomers as carpetbaggers seeking power and money.
The mayor accused his rival of being a carpetbagger from another city.
Some voters distrust carpetbaggers who seem only interested in winning elections, not helping the community.