camp follower

Frequency: 3.00.5 per million words

A specific term for a civilian who follows an army, often to sell goods or services.

followeradjective + follower

Categories:

camp

Examples (10)

  • The historian wrote about the life of a typical camp follower during the war.
  • Many camp followers were laundresses and cooks who provided essential services to the soldiers.
  • The army's progress was slowed by the long train of wagons belonging to the camp followers.
  • She became a camp follower to stay close to her husband, a soldier in the cavalry.
  • The general issued strict regulations for every camp follower entering the military encampment.
  • Merchants and artisans often joined the army as camp followers, seeing a mobile market for their goods.
  • The documentary detailed the harsh conditions faced by camp followers during the winter campaign.
  • In the political sphere, he was dismissed as a mere camp follower with no original ideas.
  • From a commander's perspective, the numerous camp followers could be both a benefit and a security risk.
  • These small tech companies are often seen as camp followers of the industry giants, hoping for a buyout.