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.fr: Classes de la nouvelle richesse
examples
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The rise of the new money classes has significantly altered the cultural landscape of the city.
L'ascension des classes de la nouvelle richesse a considérablement modifié le paysage culturel de la ville.