camp follower

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Synonyms: cam follower, camp followers

Antonyms: cam follower, camp followers

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|historical}} A [[civilian]] who follows an [[army]], typically a family member of a soldier or someone who provides services to the soldiers, e.g. [[prostitution]], sale of [[liquor]], [[cooking]] and [[laundry]].
2. A person who [[provide]]s [[service]]s to those engaged in a particular endeavor.
3. One who joins a group, movement, or project without being a legitimate member; one who [[jump on the bandwagon|jumps on a bandwagon]].

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