camp follower
noun
Definition of camp follower
1 : a civilian (such as a prostitute) who follows a military unit to attend or exploit military personnel
2 : a disciple or follower who is not of the main body of members or adherents; especially : a politician who joins the party or movement solely for personal gain
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Examples of camp follower in a Sentence
the famous boxer and his camp followers
First Known Use of camp follower
1810
CAMP FOLLOWER Defined for English Language Learners
camp follower
noun
Definition of camp follower for English Language Learners
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: a person who spends time with or near a group or person in order to gain some advantage
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: a person who follows a group of soldiers as they move to different areas and sells goods and services to them
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