parvenu

parvenu antonyms

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parvenu definitions

adj

  • Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu. 

noun

  • A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.