elitist

Example Sentences

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Biden and his aides spend considerable time thinking about these problems, and he has tried to take a less elitist approach.

From New York Times

Breaking into dizzying hook steps, the heroes defeat their elitist rivals with moves rooted in Indian folk dance.

From Los Angeles Times

Mexico’s president denies the reforms are a threat to democracy and says criticism is elitist, arguing the institute spends too much money.

From Seattle Times

The public has glommed on to the cosmic irony of Davis, a Black radical, being descended from a group of people whom elitists view as a top determinant of social legitimacy.

From Salon

In January, Heard spoke to a throng of right-wing demonstrators participating in an "unlawful assembly" outside that Capitol building, calling his colleagues "elitists."

From Salon