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e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism    Audio Help   (ĭ-lē'tĭz'əm, ā-lē'-)  Pronunciation Key  n.   The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class. e·lit'ist adj. & n.

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elitism

noun

the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals

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