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elitist

UK
/ɪˈliːtɪst/
US
/ɪˈlitɪst/

Translations

elitistnoun
elitists
pl
UK
/ɪˈliː.tɪst/
US
/ɪˈliː.tɪst/
élitisteNom épicène.
The elitist argued that only the most educated individuals should make important decisions.
L’élitiste soutenait que seuls les individus les plus instruits devraient prendre les décisions importantes.
Synonyms
superior
intellectual
highbrow
aristocrat
snob
elitistadjective
more elitist
Comp.
most elitist
Super.
UK
/ɪˈliːtɪst/
US
/ɪˈlitɪst/
Her elitist attitude made her difficult to work with.
Son attitude élitiste rendait difficile la collaboration avec elle.
Additional translations
élitairePlus usuel pour une politique ou une orientation réservée à une élite.
Synonyms
highbrow
aristocratic
supercilious
patrician
exclusive
snobbish
Antonyms
inclusive
egalitarian

Definitions

elitistnoun
A person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite.
The elitist argued that only the most educated individuals should make important decisions for the country.
A person who considers themselves superior to others and often dismisses those they consider less important or less capable.
He was labeled an elitist because he refused to associate with anyone who didn't attend an Ivy League school.
elitistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a person or group who believes they are superior to others and therefore entitled to special privileges.
Her elitist attitude made it difficult for her to connect with people from different backgrounds.
Favoring, advocating, or restricted to an elite group, often at the expense of inclusivity or equality.
The club's elitist policies excluded anyone who didn't meet their strict criteria.
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