elitism
The belief that a society or system should be run by an eliteThe belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
» Criticism of "elitism" is often veiled anti-intellectualism.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
Elitarismus
элитари́змelitarízm, элити́змelitízm, элита́рностьelitárnostʹ
the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
(countable, uncountable)The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
Examples
8 sentencesCriticism of "elitism" is often veiled anti-intellectualism.
Anti-intellectualism is often cloaked as criticism of elitism.
Criticism of "elitism" is often a veiled attack on intellectualism.
The words "elitist" and "elitism" are often used by anti-intellectuals.
Criticism of "elitism" is often a veiled form of anti-intellectualism.
Translations
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Forms
plural: elitismsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable