What is another word for arriviste?
Pronunciation: [ɐɹɪvˈiːst] (IPA) 
Arriviste is a term used to describe a person who has recently gained power, wealth or social position, often considered to be lacking in taste or refinement. There are several synonyms for this word, including upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, social climber, and climber. An upstart is a person who has achieved a higher social status through bold and aggressive tactics. A parvenu is a person who has gained social status by overcoming obstacles. A nouveau-riche is a person who has recently acquired wealth and is considered to be vulgarly ostentatious. A social climber is someone who seeks social status by associating with those who have already achieved it. Finally, a climber is a person who ambitiously seeks to climb the ladder of success irrespective of the consequences.
