Definition of ELITISM

elitism

Plural: elitisms

Noun

  • The belief in or practice of rule by an elite group.
  • the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
  • The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
  • The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.

Examples

  • Some argue that competitive Scrabble fosters ELITISM, favoring those with vast vocabularies.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 9

elitism: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
elitism: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
elitism: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

elitism: valid Words With Friends Word