Definitions for elitism

elitism e·lit·ism

Spelling: [ih-lee-tiz-uh m, ey-lee-]
IPA: /ɪˈli tɪz əm, eɪˈli-/

Elitism is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 153 anagrams from letters in elitism (eiilmst).

Definitions for elitism

noun

  1. practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
  2. consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.

Origin of elitism

First recorded in 1950-55; elite + -ism

Examples for elitism

By refusing to heed the public will, liberals gained a reputation for elitism.

That is not to say the students who submit to the elitism and racism promoted by the USC Greek system are wholly sympathetic.

She uncovers a reprehensible example of cronyism, elitism, and vote finagling which reflects some Israeli Leftist shortcomings.

For him, "elitism" effectively means putting intellectual honesty before partisan shilling.

In its first season, the show received various criticisms of racism, elitism, and, er, hipsterism.

In their elitism and sense of entitlement, they represent much of what liberals are supposed to despise.

That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.

When it comes to elitism and everyman, we have a complicated, ambivalent, and often nonsensical relationship to both.

DuBois' elitism is the foundation of all his thinking and observation.

They are consistent with the same old exclusivity and elitism of the suntanned Sabra soldier.

Word Value for elitism
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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