What is another word for carpetbag?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːpɪtbˌaɡ] (IPA) 
Carpetbag is a historical term that originated in the United States during the Reconstruction Era. It refers to a person who moves from one area to another, particularly from the North to the South, carrying a bag made of carpet or other cheap material, and seeking to exploit the situation. Some synonyms for the term are opportunist, interloper, exploiter, adventurer, wanderer, and vagabond. These words all imply a sense of self-interest, greed, or lack of genuine connection to the people and places being visited. While it is no longer common to use the term carpetbag in modern times, its legacy lives on in the way we talk about people who use others for their own gain.
