elitism
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 7
/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/
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/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ · /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/
Definition of elitism
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
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(countable, uncountable)The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
“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.”
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Etymology
From elite + -ism. First attested in the 1930s.
Words you can make from elitism
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