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Meaning of word parvenu from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
parvenu noun
Meaning : A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
Synonyms : arriviste, nouveau-riche, upstart
Translation in other languages :
parvenu adjective
Meaning : Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
Synonyms : nouveau-riche, parvenue, upstart
Meaning : Of or characteristic of a parvenu.
Synonyms : parvenue
