elitism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ā-ˈlē-ˌti-zəm, i-, ē-\
- /ɪˈliː.tɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ā-ˈlē-ˌti-zəm, i-, ē-\

Definitions of elitism word

noun elitism The advocacy or existence of an elite as a dominating element in a system or society. 1
noun elitism awarding privilege to select few 1
uncountable noun elitism Elitism is the quality or practice of being elitist. 0
noun elitism the belief that society should be governed by a select group of gifted and highly educated individuals 0
noun elitism such government 0
noun elitism pride in or awareness of being one of an elite group 0

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Parts of speech for Elitism

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elitism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for elitism

noun elitism

non-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
selectivity — the state or quality of being selective.
nonselective — having the function or power of selecting; making a selection.
snobbery — snobbish character, conduct, trait, or act.
superiority — the quality or condition of being superior.

All 5 Synonyms of elitism