elitism

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See also: élitism

English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From elite +‎ -ism. First attested in the 1930s.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/, /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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elitism (countable and uncountable, plural elitisms)

  1. The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
  2. The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.
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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French élitisme. By surface analysis, elită +‎ -ism.

Noun

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elitism n (uncountable)

  1. elitism

Declension

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Swedish

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Noun

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elitism c

  1. elitism

Declension

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Declension of elitism 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative elitism elitismen
Genitive elitisms elitismens
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