Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elitism
Noun
/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/
Definition
The belief that a certain group of people is superior to others and should lead or control society.
Examples
- His elitism made it difficult for him to connect with the average worker.
- Many criticized the elitism of the academic institutions, claiming they only serve a privileged few.
Meaning
Elitism refers to the ideology that the elite or select individuals have an inherent right to a higher status than others, often leading to the exclusion of those considered less capable or less privileged.
Synonyms
- snobbery
- superiority
- aristocracy
- exclusivity
