elitism
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
- (countable, uncountable) The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/
Etymology
From elite + -ism. First attested in the 1930s.
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