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e·lit·ism [or] é·lit·ism
 elitism [or] élitism
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
rule, or support or advocacy of rule, by an elite.
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| definition 2: |
awareness of, and usu. pride in, belonging to a select or privileged group.
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| related words: |
aristocracy |
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| derivations: |
elitist (adj.), elitist (n.) |
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