WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
new-rich  (no̅o̅′rich′, nyo̅o̅′-),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. newly or suddenly wealthy.
  2. characteristic of a newly or suddenly wealthy person:a new-rich display of expensive jewelry.

n. 
  1. See nouveau riche. 
  • 1885–90

'new rich' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
new-rich - nouveau riche

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