Definition of arriviste

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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ar·ri·viste    (-r-vst) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A person who has recently attained high position or great power but not general acceptance or respect; an upstart.
2. A social climber; a bounder.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from arriver, to arrive, from Old French ariver ; see arrive

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