| 1. | a civilian not officially connected with a military unit, esp. a prostitute, who follows or settles near an army camp. |
| 2. | a person who sympathizes with or espouses the aims of a group without belonging to it. |
| camp follower n.
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camp follower
A civilian who follows or settles near a military camp, especially a prostitute who does so. For example, The recruits were told not to associate with camp followers. [Early 1800s]
A person who sympathizes with a cause or group but does not join it. For example, She's only a camp follower so we can't count on her for a contribution.
