elitism

e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism  (-ltzm, -l-)

n.

1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.

2.

a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.

b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.

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e·litist adj. & n.

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elitism

Noun

1. the belief that society should be governed by a small group of people who are superior to everyone else

2. pride in being part of an elite

elitist nadj

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elitism

the attitude that government should be by those who consider themselves superior to others by virtue of intelligence, social status, or greater accomplishment.

See also: Attitudes

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the belief or practice that government should be by a self-appointed group who consider themselves superior to those governed by virtue of their higher birth. — elitist, n., adj.

See also: Government

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

elitism - the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation