elitism
noun
elit·ism
i-ˈlē-ˌti-zəm 
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And because of that, much of the online debate surrounding the statue has sparked conversation rooted in misogynoir, elitism, fatphobia and just plain hate.
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Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 May 2025
The stakes of these discussions—which have involved charges of Eurocentrism, head-in-the-sand elitism, even white supremacy—have at times felt existential, given many institutions’ financial straits.
—Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Acosta, who has been one of the most pointed critics of media elitism in the current moment, on Friday posted that the WHCD should be stopped during these Trumpian times.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
Someone was even sent to prison after the 2012 race — no, not for getting over-eager with an oar, but for protesting against elitism and government cuts.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 May 2025
The stakes of these discussions—which have involved charges of Eurocentrism, head-in-the-sand elitism, even white supremacy—have at times felt existential, given many institutions’ financial straits.
—Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Acosta, who has been one of the most pointed critics of media elitism in the current moment, on Friday posted that the WHCD should be stopped during these Trumpian times.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2025
Someone was even sent to prison after the 2012 race — no, not for getting over-eager with an oar, but for protesting against elitism and government cuts.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elitism
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“Elitism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elitism. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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