elitism
/ɪˈliːtɪzəm/
elitism
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Definition
The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
Etymology
From elite + -ism. First attested in the 1930s.
Example Sentences
- "Dati launched a blistering attack on the prime minister, François Fillon, under whom she served as justice minister, accusing him of sexism, elitism, arrogance and hindering the political advancement of ethnic minorities."
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