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1. parvenu

adjective. characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.

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  • parvenu (French)
  • parvenir (Latin)

2. parvenu

adjective. of or characteristic of a parvenu.

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  • parvenu (French)
  • parvenir (Latin)

3. parvenu

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

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  • parvenu (French)
  • parvenir (Latin)
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