Meaning of Elitism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
   countable, uncountable
2. Alternative spelling of elitism.
   alt-of, alternative, uncountable
3. The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities.”

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