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Arriviste Definition & Meaning

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

"Arriviste" in song lyrics

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  • "parvenu arriviste"
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Frequently asked questions

What does arriviste mean?
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
What part of speech is arriviste?
Arriviste is a noun.

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