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Meaning of Elitist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ɪˈliːtɪst

Definitions

Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.

derogatory, usually

Equivalents

العربية نخبوي
Català elitista
Čeština elitář elitářský
Deutsch elitär Elitist Elitistin elitistisch
Español elitista
فارسی نخبه‌گرا
Suomi elitisti
Français élitiste
日本語 エリート エリートの
Nederlands elitair
Português elitista
Svenska elitistisk
Türkçe elitist

Examples

“Narrators demonstrated resistance coping techniques through direct confrontation with aggressors, such as racists, sexists, homophobes, elitists, and misogynoirists.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

elitocracy elixation Elixir elixir of life elixir of vitriol elixir proprietatis

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