elitist
adjective/ɪˈliːtɪst/
Frequency rank: #12,118 most common English word
Meaning
believing that a society or system should be led or controlled by a small group considered superior to others.
Example sentence
Some critics called the private club elitist because it only accepted members from wealthy backgrounds.
Synonyms & related words
- exclusive
- snobbish
- privileged
- aristocratic
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