elitist
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But classically trained musicians in the city said they were angry that it was being "weaponised" against young people, reinforcing stereotypes of it being elitist and exclusive.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
But some project supporters call Keller and other critics elitist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
“He was not exclusive and he was not an elitist, “ Savannah said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
“Now, the witch doesn’t take kindly to this perspective. Personally, I don’t blame her. It’s reductionist, it’s elitist, and it’s just plain icky. So the witch goes from zero to a hundred—and curses Benefo.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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