PARVENU


Meaning of PARVENU in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɑ:(r)vənju:, AM -nu: ]

( parvenus)

If you describe someone as a parvenu , you think that although they have acquired wealth or high status they are not very cultured or well-educated. ( FORMAL )

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

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