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elitism
[ ih-lee-tiz-uhm, ey-lee- ]
noun
- practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
- consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.
elitism
/ ɪˈliËtɪzÉ™m; eɪ- /
noun
- the belief that society should be governed by a select group of gifted and highly educated individuals
- such government
- pride in or awareness of being one of an elite group
Derived Forms
- ±ðˈ±ô¾±³Ù¾±²õ³Ù, adjectivenoun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±ð·±ô¾±³Ùi²õ³Ù noun adjective
- ²¹²Ôt¾±Â·±ð·±ô¾±³Ùi²õ³¾ noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
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€
Nan Li said: "Paris celebrates elitism, and elitism means skinny and white."
“Know Your Enemy†has criticized Democrats for hubris and elitism as the party has shifted toward identity politics and urban college-educated voters.
An independent report into the sport published last year found that racism, sexism, classism and elitism were "widespread" in the English and Welsh game.
"There is an atmosphere at the university of elitism," Shanley added.
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