par ‧ ve ‧ nu /ˈpɑːvənjuː $ ˈpɑːrvənuː/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: past participle of parvenir 'to arrive' ]
formal old-fashioned an insulting word for someone from a low social position who has suddenly become rich and powerful