elitist

CEFRC1

/ɪˈliːtɪst/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Believing that a small group is better than others.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person who believes a small group is superior.

Examples

  • The words "elitist" and "elitism" are often used by anti-intellectuals.

  • That's very elitist of you.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.

  2. Of or relating to elitism.

More examples

In context

  • Tom is an elitist.

  • Narrators demonstrated resistance coping techniques through direct confrontation with aggressors, such as racists, sexists, homophobes, elitists, and misogynoirists.

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Origin

adjective

From elite + -ist.