elitism — the belief that a society or system should be led by an elite; the superior attitude or behavior associated with an elite
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the belief that a society or system should be led by an elite; the superior attitude or behavior associated with an elite
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The politician was accused of elitism after saying 'Let them eat organic quinoa' during the food crisis.
- The company's elitism was evident when they required a PhD just to serve coffee.
- Educational elitism can prevent talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds from succeeding.
elitism
NOUN[/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/]
the belief that a society or system should be led by an elite; the superior attitude or behavior associated with an elite
Exclusive superior attitude of the elite
Elitism fears criticism, but journalism persists!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the French word 'élite' (meaning the select few or upper class), which comes from the Latin 'eligere' meaning 'to choose.' The suffix '-ism' was added in English to denote a belief system or ideology.
Breakdown
élite (chosen ones, from French) + -ism (belief system, ideology) = elitism
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📝Examples
“The politician was accused of elitism after saying 'Let them eat organic quinoa' during the food crisis.”
“The company's elitism was evident when they required a PhD just to serve coffee.”
“Educational elitism can prevent talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds from succeeding.”
“The art gallery's elitism was so extreme that they only displayed paintings that cost more than a small country's GDP.”
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