Elitism (Noun)
Meaning
The attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's elitism was evident in her proposal to limit voting rights to those with a certain level of education and income.
- Critics accused the exclusive club of promoting elitism by only accepting members from high-society families.
- The professor's elitism was reflected in her dismissive attitude towards students who did not share her intellectual background.
- The company's elitism was criticized for favoring job applicants from top-tier universities over those from less prestigious institutions.
- The elitism of the aristocracy was a major factor in the social unrest that led to the revolution.