Meaning of the word elitist in English
What does elitist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
elitist
US /iˈliː.tɪst/
UK /iˈliː.tɪst/
Adjective
1.
organized for the good of a few people who have special interests or abilities:
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Many remember sports at school as elitist, focusing only on those who were good at them.
Noun
1.
someone who believes that some things should be controlled or owned only by the richest or best educated people:
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They were elitists who had a contempt for popular politics.
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