elitist
US /ɪ'li:tɪst/
・UK /ɪ'li:tɪst/
B2
noun
- Someone who believes in rule by an elite group
- A person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite.
- A person who believes that a select group of individuals, often those with wealth, talent, or privilege, are superior to others.
adjective
- Relating to or supporting elitism.
- Relating to or supporting elitism; believing in or practicing the idea that a select group should have authority or power.
- Designed to benefit or appeal to a select group of people, often at the expense of others.
- Characterized by or supporting elitism; favoring a select group.