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 [ɪˈliːtɪzəm eɪ-]

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy)

a.  the belief that society should be governed by a select group of gifted and highly educated individuals

b.  such government

2. pride in or awareness of being one of an elite group

elitist  adj & n

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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

Translations

elitism [ɪˈliːtɪzəm] N → elitismo m

elitism [ɪˈliːtɪz^əm] n → élitisme m

elitism

n → Elitedenken nt