credentialism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of credentialism
First recorded in 1965–70; credential + -ism
Example Sentences
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That led to branding and credentialism, but that game is over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
These petty slights are unfair, and Simon should avoid credentialism when it comes to policymaking.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023
They work hard to discredit "lived experiences" because the world of credentialism has thus far blocked competition for them.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2021
The largest part of his stump speech was an attack on the system of student debt and the élitist culture of credentialism behind it.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 16, 2016
So I would start by reforming the admissions process to encourage curiosity, risk-taking, and independent-mindedness rather than hoop-jumping, conformity, and credentialism.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2014
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