Definition of ELITISM

elitism

Meanings

Plural: elitisms

Noun

  • the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
  • The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
  • The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.

Origin / Etymology

From elite + -ism. First attested in the 1930s.

Scrabble Score: 9

elitism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
elitism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
elitism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

elitism is a valid Words With Friends word