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Definition elitism in American English

elitism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪˈlitˌɪzəm/
1

the belief that a small group of people who have a lot of advantages should keep the most power and influence

Example

The older universities were accused of elitism.

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Definition elitism in American English