n. 1. A man or woman who goes with an army, not to fight but to sell something. Nowadays camp followers are not allowed as they were long ago. 2. A person who goes with a famous or powerful person or group in hope of profit. A man who runs for president has many camp followers.
CAMP FOLLOWER
Meaning of CAMP FOLLOWER in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012