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Noun Concept
Categories: Class discrimination, Upper class culture, French words and phrases, Social classes
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social climber  climber
EN
Someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior WordNet 3.0
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Someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour. Wiktionary
One who tries to improve his or her social position. Wiktionary (translation)
IS A
upstart
HAS KIND
lion-hunter
DERIVATION
climb
USAGE DOMAIN
disparagement
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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social climber, climber
Wiktionary
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social climber
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social climber

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