Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

elitist

[ih-lee-tist, ey-lee‑] / ɪˈli tɪst, eɪˈli‑ /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The study, Elitist Britain, looked at the schools and universities attended by 5,000 high achievers at the top of business, politics, the media, public organisations, creative industries and sport.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2019

But it appears that as part of his embrace of Facebook Groups, Zuckerberg has decided to join Harvard’s undergraduate meme community — Harvard Memes for Elitist 1% Tweens.

From The Verge • Nov. 10, 2018

My Kind of Elitist Obama and Romney may disagree on many things, but there is no questions they are both members of the “elite.”

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2012

Elitist, somebody sniffed, and no loss to the city.

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2010

Elitist snickering rose to poisonous levels in Washington when Dwight Ei senhower painted by the numbers, read westerns, ate on a TV tray and fished for trout in a stocked stream.

From Time Magazine Archive




Vocabulary lists containing elitist


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "elitist" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com