credentialism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Excessive emphasis on the importance of educational, academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.

Pronunciation

/kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/

Word forms

credentialism

Etymology

From credential + -ism.

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