elitism

[ ih-lee-tiz-uhm, ey-lee- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

elitism

/ ɪˈliːtɪzəm; eɪ- /

1. the belief that society should be governed by a select group of gifted and highly educated individuals
2. such government
pride in or awareness of being one of an elite group

Origin of elitism¹

First recorded in 1950–55; elite + -ism

That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.

In their elitism and sense of entitlement, they represent much of what liberals are supposed to despise.

That is not to say the students who submit to the elitism and racism promoted by the USC Greek system are wholly sympathetic.

By refusing to heed the public will, liberals gained a reputation for elitism.

She uncovers a reprehensible example of cronyism, elitism, and vote finagling which reflects some Israeli Leftist shortcomings.

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