new money classes
definitions
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Social strata or groups composed of individuals who have acquired significant wealth in a relatively recent generation, often distinguished from established hereditary wealth by their different social customs, spending patterns, and cultural values.en: Social strata or groups composed of individuals who have acquired significant wealth in a relatively recent generation, often distinguished from established hereditary wealth by their different social customs, spending patterns, and cultural values.
examples
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The rise of the new money classes has significantly altered the cultural landscape of the city.
The rise of the new money classes has significantly altered the cultural landscape of the city.