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elitism
[ ih-lee-tiz-uhm, ey-lee- ]
/ ɪˈli tɪz əm, eɪˈli- /
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noun
practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.
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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
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