ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Elitist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈliːtɪst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Elitist is an adjective meaning Of or relating to elitism.

Meaning

Of or relating to elitism.

More Meanings

  1. (usually derogatory) Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.

Example Sentences

Narrators demonstrated resistance coping techniques through direct confrontation with aggressors, such as racists, sexists, homophobes, elitists, and misogynoirists.
And unlike his Davis, California homey DJ Shadow, who smothers tracks with avant-garde displays of turntable mastery, Mike isn't afraid to let his B-boy bouillabaisse coalesce into real bootylicious grooves that are more about moving the crowd than wowing elitist nerds who crowd around the DJ booth.

Word Forms

Antonyms for elitist

Common opposites include egalitarian, equalitarian.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include snob, exclusive, elite, cream, classist, exceptionalistic.

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