elitism

🇬🇧 UK/eɪˈliːtɪzəm/🇺🇸 US/ei'litizm/
C2

Definitions

n.

The belief that society should be led by a select elite; the attitude of superiority associated with belonging to an elite

精英主义;精英统治论;高人一等的优越感

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
elitroot
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=elitism

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The university was criticized for its elitism and lack of diversity.

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