upwardly mobile

upwardly mobile definition - business

upwardly mobile

Pertaining to a person or segment of the population that is likely to quickly advance in economic and social standing. For example, some consider that a law degree from an ivy league school will help a person to become upwardly mobile. See also vertical mobility.

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