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snobs

/snɑbz/

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noun

Snobs, Angeber

A person who wishes to be seen as a member of the upper classes and who looks down on those perceived to have inferior or unrefined tastes.

Examples :

"The new neighbors were such snobs; they only spoke about expensive vacations and designer clothes, and refused to talk to anyone who didn't drive a luxury car. "

Die neuen Nachbarn waren solche Snobs; sie sprachen nur über teure Urlaube und Designerkleidung und weigerten sich, mit jemandem zu sprechen, der keinen Luxuswagen fuhr.

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Schuster

A cobbler or shoemaker.

Examples :

"The old snobs were renowned for their beautifully crafted leather shoes. "

Die alten Schuster waren für ihre wunderschön gefertigten Lederschuhe bekannt.

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Proletarier, Pöbel

A member of the lower classes; a commoner.

Examples :

""The elite art collectors often treated the snobs with disdain, looking down on their lack of formal art education and refined tastes." "

Die elitären Kunstsammler behandelten die Proletarier oft mit Verachtung und blickten auf ihren Mangel an formaler Kunstausbildung und raffiniertem Geschmack herab.

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Streikbrecher, Lohnunterbietender

A workman who works for lower wages than his fellows, or who will not join a strike.

Examples :

"During the factory strike, management hired snobs who were willing to cross the picket line and work for less pay. "

Während des Fabrikstreiks stellte die Geschäftsleitung Streikbrecher ein, die bereit waren, die Streikposten zu überqueren und für weniger Lohn zu arbeiten.

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Bürger, Stadtbewohner

(Cambridge University) A townsman, as opposed to a gownsman.

Examples :

""At Cambridge University, the students sometimes look down on the snobs because they are just local townspeople, not members of the university." "

An der Universität Cambridge blicken die Studenten manchmal auf die Bürger herab, weil sie nur Einheimische sind und keine Universitätsmitglieder.

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