snobbism

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14
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8

Definition of snobbism

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A snobbish attitude, particularly in relation to art or high culture.
    “It is no answer to say that "my" programme in art and letters has gradually been forced through, has, to some extent, grabbed its place in the sun. For one thing, I don't care about "minority culture." I have never cared a damn about snobbisms or for writing ultimately for the few.”
    “This question of the part played by culture in a civilisation prompts the similar question of the role of snobbism.”
    “Had Zach been something other than a butcher, she would doubtless have found other snobbisms.”

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Etymology

From snob + -ism, where the letter b is doubled in order to clarify the pronunciation of the letter o.

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