ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Elitism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Elitism is a noun meaning The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

Meaning

The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

More Meanings

  1. The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.

Example Sentences

Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include elite, elitarian, elitocracy, antielitism, elitarianism, counterelite.

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