What does "vieux riche" mean?

Old money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are inherited, and who are therefore perceived to have refinement and good breeding.

What is a synonym for "vieux riche"?

Common synonyms include: old money.

/vjø ʁiʃ/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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Old money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are inherited, and who are therefore perceived to have refinement and good breeding. derogatory

Borrowed from French vieux riche (literally “[the] old rich”).