Definition: (noun) A person who has recently attained high position or great power but not general acceptance or respect; an upstart.
Synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenu, upstart.
Usage: The arriviste tried to gain acceptance into society through ostentatious displays of his newfound wealth, but his actions only inspired resentment.
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Definition: (noun) A person who has recently attained high position or great power but not general acceptance or respect; an upstart.
Synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenu, upstart.
Usage: The arriviste tried to gain acceptance into society through ostentatious displays of his newfound wealth, but his actions only inspired resentment.
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