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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bàofāhù
"他被视为一个暴发户。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who has recently acquired wealth or social status, often perceived as lacking the refinement or sophistication of the established elite.
"The new CEO was seen as an arriviste, having climbed the corporate ladder quickly but without the traditional background." - 2
An individual who is ambitious and eager to rise in social or economic status, sometimes at the expense of others.
"Her arriviste tendencies made her unpopular among her more established colleagues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'arriviste' originates from the French word 'arriviste', which means 'one who has arrived' or 'upstart'. It entered English usage in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift in meaning towards someone who has recently gained wealth or social status, often perceived as lacking the refinement or sophistication of the established elite.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Arriviste" is said worldwide
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Arriviste
Transliteration: aʁivist
"Il est considéré comme un arriviste dans le monde des affaires."
Aufsteiger
Transliteration: ˈaʊfˌʃtaɪɡɐ
"Er wird als Aufsteiger in der Branche angesehen."
Arrivista
Transliteration: arˈrivista
"È visto come un arrivista nel suo campo."
Arribista
Transliteration: aˈriβista
"Se le considera un arribista en el mundo empresarial."
Chegado
Transliteration: ʃeˈɡadu
"Ele é visto como um chegado na indústria."
उपस्थित व्यक्ति
Transliteration: upasthit vyakti
"उसे एक उपस्थित व्यक्ति के रूप में देखा जाता है।"
暴发户
Transliteration: bàofāhù
"他被视为一个暴发户。"
신흥 부자
Transliteration: sinheung buja
"그는 신흥 부자로 여겨진다."
成り上がり者
Transliteration: nariagarimono
"彼は成り上がり者と見なされている。"
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