What is the meaning of nouveau-riche?

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noun

A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class.
- synonyms: upstart, parvenu, arriviste

adjective

Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.
- synonyms: parvenu, parvenue, upstart

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