What is "parvenu" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "parvenu": a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/, /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/, /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/

Meaning of "parvenu": characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/, /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/, /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/

Meaning of "parvenu": of or characteristic of a parvenu

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/, /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/, /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/