ARRIVISTE

upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste

(noun) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

arriviste (plural arrivistes)

(derogatory) An upstart or newcomer; nouveau riche; parvenu; an ambitious, brash or arrogant person who has yet to integrate with his or her new social group.

Source: Wiktionary



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15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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