upstart
noun, adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:The upsetter challenged the hegemony of the traditional candidates in the election.
Definition:one who upsets the normal order or arrangement, especially by an sudden intervention.
Example:Though eager to be accepted, he was seen as nouveau riche by the old guard.
Definition:one who recently has acquired wealth and does not have an established social position.
Example:It is easy to see how the self-made man was a popular narrative in 19th century literature.
Definition:a man who has succeeded in business or the professions with no assistance from any heirs or friends; self-reliance and individual effort have been the cause of his success.
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