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/ar"euh viz'euhm/, n.the conduct or condition of an arriviste.[1935-40; < F arrivisme; see ARRIVE, -ISM]
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arrivism — |a(ˌ)rē|vēzəm, viz noun ( s) Etymology: French arrivisme, from arriviste + isme ism : the practice or conduct of an arriviste middle class arrivism * * * /ar euh viz euhm/, n. the conduct or condition of an arriviste. [1935 40; < F arrivisme;… … Useful english dictionary
arrivism — ar·ri·vism … English syllables
arrivism — /əˈrivɪzəm/ (say uh reevizuhm), /ˈærəvɪzəm/ (say aruhvizuhm) noun acting in accordance with unbridled ambition, especially when social climbing or in the pursuit of a career. Also, arrivisme /əˈrivəzmə/ (say uh reevuhzmuh). {French} …
