elitism

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Noun

elitism noun

The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.

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Synonyms

elite élitism elitarian elitocracy antielitism elitarianism counterelite intelligentsia privilegism plantation mentality exclusionism exclusivism liberal elite oligocracy brahmanism oiligarchy

Associated

snobbery meritocracy elitist wee racism feminism socialism privilege bias democracy philosophical

Rhymes

altruism skepticism mechanism despotism dynamism organism schism magnetism hedonism egotism

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