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A person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity
“He presented himself as a supremely patrician figure, so different from the vulgar parvenues of the Thatcher cabinet.”
An arrogant newcomer who behaves snobbishly
“The parvenu arrived at the prestigious party, flaunting their newfound wealth and looking down upon others with a snobbish attitude.”
A foreigner or newly-arrived person at a given place
A novice in a particular activity or situation
A person who has an offensive air of superiority
An upstart or nouveau riche individual, recently wealthy or socially successful
“The parvenu businessman flaunted his newfound wealth by purchasing luxury cars and extravagant mansions.”
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