CEFR C1

elitism

noun

Meaning

The belief that a society should be led by an elite, or the attitude of people who believe they are superior to others because they belong to a particular group.

Examples

The author's critique of the art world focused on its perceived elitism.
Many people resent the elitism of politicians who seem out of touch with ordinary citizens.

Synonyms: snobbery, arrogance, superiority, exclusion

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elitism (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈiːlɪtɪzəm/

Definition

The belief that a society should be led by an elite, or the attitude of people who believe they are superior to others because they belong to a particular group.

Examples

The author's critique of the art world focused on its perceived elitism.
Many people resent the elitism of politicians who seem out of touch with ordinary citizens.
She was accused of elitism for only listening to classical music and looking down on pop culture.

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