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elitist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈlitɪst/ · UK /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist means: Believing that a small group of powerful or highly skilled people should lead society or an organization.

adjective

FAVOURING AN ELITEC1

Believing that a small group of powerful or highly skilled people should lead society or an organization.

  • His views are elitist.
  • She rejected the party’s elitist approach to leadership.
  • Critics called the proposal elitist because it gave power to a select few.

Opposites: egalitarian

Common phrases: elitist views, elitist attitude

noun

SUPPORTER OF ELITESC1

Someone who believes a small group of powerful or highly skilled people should lead others.

  • He is an elitist.
  • The elitists wanted leadership restricted to a small group.
  • She accused him of being an elitist who distrusted ordinary voters.

Opposites: egalitarian

Common phrases: an elitist, committed elitist

Questions about elitist

What does elitist mean?

Believing that a small group of powerful or highly skilled people should lead society or an organization.

What is elitist in other languages?

Türkçe: elitist · Español: elitista · Français: élitiste · Deutsch: elitär · Italiano: elitario · 日本語: エリート主義の

How do you pronounce elitist?

In American English /ɪˈlitɪst/; in British English /ɪˈliːtɪst/.

How do you use elitist in a sentence?

His views are elitist. She rejected the party’s elitist approach to leadership.

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