Arrivistes

/ˌærɪˈviːsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of arriviste; multiple people who have recently achieved wealth or status.

Etymology

French plural form of 'arriviste,' sometimes used in English texts when discussing multiple social climbers, especially in literary or social criticism contexts.

Kelly Says

Novels about society love depicting groups of 'arrivistes'—think of the wealthy new tech billionaires or social media stars who suddenly appear in exclusive circles, and you'll see why the word is even more relevant today than it was in 1890s Paris.

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