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    parvenu

    parvenu - Dictionary definition and meaning for word parvenu

    Definition
    (noun) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class Definition
    (adj) characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
    Synonyms : nouveau-riche , parvenue , upstart
    Definition
    (adj) of or characteristic of a parvenu
    Synonyms : parvenue
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think of praveen(of indian crkt team)who has just entered into team and nw earnng a lot.....so is a newly rich person

par(paar) means dur in hindi and venur means place.the one who has moves 'dur' from his place to a high level is parvenue

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