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.
Origin of elitism
1Other words from elitism
- e·lit·ist, noun, adjective
- an·ti·e·lit·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for elitism
elitism
/ (ɪˈliːtɪzəm, 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 of elitism
- elitist, adjective, noun
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