Elitist
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who believes that power and authority should belong to a superior or privileged group rather than the general population.
“He was labelled an elitist for suggesting that only those with advanced degrees should hold public office.”
Pronunciation
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/ɪˈliːtɪst/
Syllables
e·lit·ist
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