ANTI-ELITIST Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

anti-elitist

adjective

Definition of anti-elitist

as in democratic

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Recent Examples of anti-elitist What might seem like an anti-elitist stance actually reinforces elitism. — Aidé Acosta, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Populism and Extremism Out of disorder and discontent come leaders who have strong personalities, are anti-elitist, and claim to fight for the common man. — Ray Dalio, TIME, 25 June 2024 His supporters see him as an anti-elitist hero who could reform establishment politics, eradicate corruption and solve growing economic inequality. — Hyung-Jin Kim and Jiwon Song, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024

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Adjective

Panelists warned about a future where Christian nationalists subvert democratic systems in order to achieve a larger goal of garnering special power and privilege for Christians.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The last tumultuous decade of grievance and attacks on our democratic norms should have taught us to adopt the wisdom of Maya Angelou.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of democratic

Adjective

In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
This love, combined with egalitarian ideals, has made Hill a bit of a late-blooming maverick.

— Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

Definition of egalitarian

Adjective

Kahn created her holistic Botnia skincare line that grew from humble roots to now partnering with over 200 spas nationwide, including locally at Shop Good, Cleo Skincare in La Jolla, and Flowers Wellness in Rancho Bernardo.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Skyroot officials set humble goals for the first launch of Vikram-1.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026

Definition of humble

Adjective

With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Haaland opts for unpretentious social media output, too, through Snapchat and Instagram.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of unpretentious

Adjective

The Knicks then defined teamwork during their postseason surge past the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Spurs, coming together as a cohesive, egoless juggernaut.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
That team featured players who cut, moved, shot, and hit the open man with an egoless ease.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

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