What is another word for camp follower?
Pronunciation: [kˈamp fˈɒlə͡ʊə] (IPA) 
Camp follower is an old-fashioned term used to describe a person who follows an army or otherwise travels in order to make a living off the soldiers and their resources. Nowadays, the term is largely obsolete, but it can be replaced by other synonyms like hanger-on, groupie, or sycophant. Modern equivalents might include the terms social climber, poser, or leech. Other phrases like wannabe and tagalong describe people who follow others in order to gain something they don't already have. Some more formal synonyms for camp follower include retainer or dependent, while terms like follower or companion have a more neutral connotation.
