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arriviste

noun

/ˌæriˈviːst/

Meaning

A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.

The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.

upstart, parvenu, climber, newcomer

aristocrat, noble

social arriviste, political arriviste, ambitious arriviste

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

A state of tiredness, lack of energy, or drowsiness.

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

A statement about what will happen in the future based on knowledge or evidence.

the act of cutting or dividing something

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.