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Parvenu

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Definitions for Parvenu

noun
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Synonyms
upstart nouveau-riche arriviste
adjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
Synonyms
nouveau-riche parvenue upstart(a)
adjective
of or characteristic of a parvenu
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