elitism

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Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/
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/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ · /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/

Definition of elitism

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
  2. (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.

Anagrams of elitism

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