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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A person who provides services to those engaged in a particular endeavor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
One who joins a group, movement, or project without being a legitimate member; one who jumps on a bandwagon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: fellow traveller
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noun
a follower who is not a member of an ingroup
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: follower
noun
a prostitute who provides service to military personnel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: prostitute, cocotte, whore, harlot, bawd, tart, cyprian, fancy woman, working girl, sporting lady, lady of pleasure, woman of the street
History
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Across languages
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