English Explanatory Dictionary

elitism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
  2. The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ en-us-elitism.ogg

Word forms

elitism elitisms élitism

Etymology

From elite + -ism. First attested in the 1930s.

Related words

elitist

Derived words

antielitism nonelitism
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