Elitist
Relating to or characterized by elitism; favoring or believing that an elite group should have power or privilege, often viewing others as inferior.
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Relating to or characterized by elitism; favoring or believing that an elite group should have power or privilege, often viewing others as inferior.
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Imagine a debate where a speaker insists that only graduates from a handful of elite universities can understand important policy decisions, dismissing everyone else as incapable.
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Remember This
Elitist describes a attitude or stance that separates people into a privileged 'elite' group and everyone else. The noun form is 'elitist' (a person who holds such views) and the related noun is 'elitism' (the belief in or practice of elitism).
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snobbish, exclusive, aristocratic, privilege, elitism, classism, superiority
Note
Elitist is pejorative and implies condescension toward non-elites. Do not confuse with 'elite' which can be a neutral noun or adjective referring to the best or a select few; elitist has a judgmental nuance.