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elitism

[ ih-lee-tiz-uhm, ey-lee- ]

noun

  1. practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
  2. consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.


elitism

/ ɪˈliËtɪzÉ™m; eɪ- /

noun

    1. the belief that society should be governed by a select group of gifted and highly educated individuals
    2. such government
  1. pride in or awareness of being one of an elite group
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ±ðˈ±ô¾±³Ù¾±²õ³Ù, adjectivenoun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±ð·±ô¾±³Ùi²õ³Ù noun adjective
  • ²¹²Ôt¾±Â·±ð·±ô¾±³Ùi²õ³¾ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of elitism1

First recorded in 1950–55; elite + -ism
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Example Sentences

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To me, it speaks to the elitism and shallowness of the trio that they are repelled by folks who are not as upscale as they are — they are repelled by “the great unwashed.â€

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Nan Li said: "Paris celebrates elitism, and elitism means skinny and white."

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“Know Your Enemy†has criticized Democrats for hubris and elitism as the party has shifted toward identity politics and urban college-educated voters.

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An independent report into the sport published last year found that racism, sexism, classism and elitism were "widespread" in the English and Welsh game.

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"There is an atmosphere at the university of elitism," Shanley added.

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