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old money

/əʊld ˈmʌni/

Перевод: Относится к богатству, которое было унаследовано через поколения семьи, часто ассоциируется с устоявшимся социальным статусом, традиционными ценностями и сдержанной элегантностью, в отличие от недавно приобретенного богатства.

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/əʊld ˈmʌni/B2informal
  • ruОтносится к богатству, которое было унаследовано через поколения семьи, часто ассоциируется с устоявшимся социальным статусом, традиционными ценностями и сдержанной элегантностью, в отличие от недавно приобретенного богатства.

Refers to wealth that has been inherited through generations of a family, often associated with established social status, traditional values, and understated elegance, as opposed to newly acquired wealth.

  1. Inherited wealthB2formal

    Wealth that has been passed down through generations of a family, often associated with established social status.

    ruНаследственное богатство

    • The family's old money allowed them to live comfortably without working.
    • Old money families often have a long history in the community.
    • He comes from old money, so he never had to worry about finances.
  2. B2formal

    A social class of people who have inherited wealth and status, often contrasted with 'new money' (recently acquired wealth).

    ruСтарые деньги

    • Old money tends to be more discreet about their wealth than new money.
    • The club was exclusive to old money families.
    • She married into old money and now lives in a historic mansion.