"bandwagoner" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bandwagoners [plural]
Etymology: From bandwagon + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bandwagon|er|id2=occupation}} bandwagon + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} bandwagoner (plural bandwagoners)
  1. Someone who supports or participates in something only because it is popular or successful. Synonyms: bandwagoneer Related terms: bandwagoning
    Sense id: en-bandwagoner-en-noun-16Eq6vA4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation)

Inflected forms

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