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elitist

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e⋅lit⋅ism

  [i-lee-tiz-uhm, ey-lee-]
–noun
1. practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
2. consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.
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Origin:
1950–55; elite + -ism

Related forms:
e⋅lit⋅ist, noun, adjective
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e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism   (ĭ-lē'tĭz'əm, ā-lē'-)   
n.  

  1. 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.

    1. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.

    2. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.

e·lit'ist adj. & n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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