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elitist

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


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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

Cultural specialist Oluwatoyin Sogbesan agrees that the conversation has grown increasingly elitist.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

“Forgive me, but I should think the elitist values of such a man would be repugnant to you,” he said.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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