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    elitist

    US /ɪ'li:tɪst/

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    UK /ɪ'li:tɪst/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Someone who believes in rule by an elite group
    People avoid him because he is a known elitist
    adj.AdjectiveCharacterized by or supporting elitism; believing in or practicing the idea that a select group should have authority or power.
    The university's elitist policies were criticized for limiting access to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
    adj.AdjectiveFavoring or limited to an elite; snobbish.
    Some view the art world as elitist, catering only to a wealthy few.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A system or structure that favors a select group of people.
    The old boy network is an example of an elitist system.

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    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • However, while Blanqui thought that the workers would come to dominate a communist world, he was an elitist,

      However, while Blanqui thought that the workers would come to dominate a communist world, he was an elitist,

    • That's a lot more attractive than Blanqui's elitist socialism,

      That's a lot more attractive than Blanqui's elitist socialism,

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • We have got to change the center of gravity of the Democratic Party from being coastal and elitist and Ivy League, which is the perception, to somebody from the forgotten communities that have been left behind for the last 30 years, to get those workers back on our side so we can say we're going to build electric vehicles.

      We have got to change the center of gravity of the Democratic Party from being coastal and elitist and Ivy League, which is the perception, to somebody from the forgotten communities that have been left behind for the last 30 years, to get those workers back on our side so we can say we're going to build electric vehicles.

    • We have got to change the center of gravity of the Democratic Party from being coastal and elitist and Ivy League, which is the perception, to somebody from the forgotten communities that have been left behind for the last 30 years, to get those workers back on our side so we can say, "We're going to build electric vehicles.

      We have got to change the center of gravity of the Democratic Party from being coastal and elitist and Ivy League, which is the perception, to somebody from the forgotten communities that have been left behind for the last 30 years, to get those workers back on our side so we can say, "We're going to build electric vehicles.

    B1

    Trump is at Davos - and it's all everyone is talking about | CNBC Reports

    02:04Trump is at Davos  - and it's all everyone is talking about | CNBC Reports
    • When I decided to come to Davos, I didn't think in terms of elitist or globalist.

      When I decided to come to Davos, I didn't think in terms of elitist or globalist.

    B1

    How J.P. Morgan Won the Banking Wars

    10:05How J.P. Morgan Won the Banking Wars
    • Now, this is for a variety of reasons, including a general anti-elitist wariness of bankers,

      Now, this is for a variety of reasons, including a general anti-elitist wariness of bankers,

    • Now, this is for a variety of reasons, including a general anti-elitist wariness of bankers.

      Now, this is for a variety of reasons, including a general anti-elitist wariness of bankers.

    B1

    The Best of Anya's Funny Moments and LOL Resemblances to Other Animated Works (Spy X Family)

    08:27The Best of Anya's Funny Moments and LOL Resemblances to Other Animated Works (Spy X Family)
    • Damian is very elitist and doesn't take kindly to Anya since she doesn't come from a mega-rich family like he does.

      Damian is very elitist and doesn't take kindly to Anya since she doesn't come from a mega-rich family like he does.

    • Damien is very elitist and doesn't take kindly to Anya since she doesn't come from a mega-rich family like he does.

      Damien is very elitist and doesn't take kindly to Anya since she doesn't come from a mega-rich family like he does.

    B1

    Costco Liquor Vs. Brand-Name Liquor Blind Taste Test

    04:18Costco Liquor Vs. Brand-Name Liquor Blind Taste Test
    • Being an elitist about alcohol is stupid.

      Being an elitist about alcohol is stupid.

    • Being an elitist about alcohol is stupid.

      Being an elitist about alcohol is stupid.

    B1

    Alternative Math | Short Film

    09:07Alternative Math | Short Film
    • So this teacher, this liberal elitist, tells this innocent little first-grade kid

      So this teacher, this liberal elitist, tells this innocent little first-grade kid

    • Okay, so this teacher, this liberal elitist, tells this innocent little first-grade kid that his answer is wrong.

      Okay, so this teacher, this liberal elitist, tells this innocent little first-grade kid that his answer is wrong.

    A2

    Outdoor Art Turning Public Spaces Into Open Air Museums

    14:49Outdoor Art Turning Public Spaces Into Open Air Museums
    • The art world is often seen as exclusive, even elitist.

      The art world is often seen as exclusive, even elitist.

    • The art world is often seen as exclusive, even elitist.

      The art world is often seen as exclusive, even elitist.

    B1

    Cannes: How one city is capitalizing on big festivals | CNBC Reports

    02:35Cannes: How one city is capitalizing on big festivals | CNBC Reports
    • Extravagant costs at festivals like Cannes have led to criticisms the events are elitist and out of touch.

      Extravagant costs at festivals like Cannes have led to criticisms the events are elitist and out of touch.

    • the events are elitist and out of touch.

      the events are elitist and out of touch.

    B1

    Singlish: The Singaporean English creole - interview

    13:36Singlish: The Singaporean English creole - interview
    • That's the kind of language we'll use to avoid sounding really posh or, like we say, "atas," which means kind of elitist.

      That's the kind of language we'll use to avoid sounding really posh or, like we say, "atas," which means kind of elitist.

    • like what we say, "atas", which means kind of elitist.

      like what we say, "atas", which means kind of elitist.

    A2