elitism: Meaning and Definition of

e•lit•ism

Pronunciation: (i-lē'tiz-um, ā-lē'-), [key]
— n.
  1. practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
  2. consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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