elitism
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4ADJ.
careful, used
VERB + ELITISM
criticizing, disguise
ELITISM + NOUN
arrogance
ADV.
often
Definitions
noun
The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
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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6Dati 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
WiktionaryThis is elitism.
Tatoeba · #5933889The words "elitist" and "elitism" are often used by anti-intellectuals.
Tatoeba · #5933891Criticism of "elitism" is often a veiled attack on intellectualism.
Tatoeba · #5933910Criticism of "elitism" is often a veiled form of anti-intellectualism.
Tatoeba · #5933911Anti-intellectualism is often couched in the disguise of criticizing "elitism".
Tatoeba · #5933912