Carpetbagging

/ˈkɑːrpɪtbæɡɪŋ/ verb, noun

The act or practice of moving into a place to profit or gain power without genuine commitment to the community; ongoing opportunistic exploitation.

Present participle and gerund form of the verb carpetbag, derived from the historical practice of Northern politicians during Reconstruction.

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