英语词汇“elitist”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	elitist
释义	Trends of elitist View usage for: elitist (ɪliːtɪst, eɪ-) Word forms: plural elitists 1. adjective Elitist systems, practices, or ideas favour the most powerful, rich, or talented people within a group, place, or society. [disapproval] The party leadership denounced the Bill as elitist. The legal profession is starting to be less elitist and more representative. Synonyms: snobbish, exclusive, superior, arrogant More Synonyms of elitist 2. countable noun An elitist is someone who has elitist ideas or is part of an elite. [disapproval] He was an elitist who had no time for the masses. Synonyms: snob, highbrow, prig, social climber More Synonyms of elitist elitist in American English (eɪˈlitɪst; ɪˈlitɪst) adjective 1. of, having, or advocating elitism noun 2. one who advocates elitism 3. a person who is or who believes himself or herself to be a member of an elite group Examples of 'elitist' in a sentence elitist The elitist system owes far more to successful networking. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He wishes more universities would become unashamedly elitist. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But none of it was intellectually exclusive or elitist. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The aim is to make it less elitist and less secretive. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It has to be far more open and less elitist. Times, Sunday Times (2010) This is the choreographer who has transformed ballet from an elitist art form into a popular night out. Times, Sunday Times (2014) One of our commitments is that we should be helping to make art more accessible and less elitist. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They are deemed too elitist, too exclusive. Times, Sunday Times (2010) And the less elitist you are, the more street cred you get. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It always seems a trifle unfair that it's high art that gets it in the neck for being intellectually elitist and exclusive. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In Europe in particular, many new clubs were set up and they were not like the old elitist clubs but rather commercial clubs all about participation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages elitist British English: elitist ADJECTIVE Elitist systems, practices, or ideas favour the most powerful, rich, or talented people within a group, place, or society. The party leadership denounced the Bill as elitist. American English: elitist Brazilian Portuguese: elitista Chinese: 精英主义的 European Spanish: elitista French: élitiste German: elitär Italian: elitario Japanese: エリート主義の Korean: 엘리트주의의 European Portuguese: elitista Latin American Spanish: elitista British English: elitist NOUN An elitist is someone who has elitist ideas or is part of an elite. He was an elitist who had no time for the masses. American English: elitist Brazilian Portuguese: elitista Chinese: 精英主义者 European Spanish: elitista French: élitiste German: Elitist Italian: elitista Japanese: エリート主義者 Korean: 엘리트주의자 European Portuguese: elitista Latin American Spanish: elitista (adjective) in the sense of snobbish He described skiing as an elitist sport. Synonyms snobbish I'd expected her to be snobbish but she was warm and friendly. exclusive He is a member of Britain's most exclusive club. superior Finch gave a superior smile. arrogant an air of arrogant indifference selective pretentious He talked a lot of pretentious twaddle about modern art. stuck-up (informal) She was a famous actress but she wasn't a bit stuck-up. patronizing a patronizing attitude to the homeless condescending I'm fed up with your condescending attitude. snooty (informal) snooty intellectuals uppity high and mighty (informal) I think you're a bit too high and mighty yourself. hoity-toity (informal) My auntie up from the south was trying to be all hoity-toity. high-hat (informal, mainly US) uppish (British, informal) (noun) in the sense of snob He was an elitist with a condescending attitude. Synonyms snob She was an intellectual snob. highbrow prig social climber Additional synonyms in the sense of arrogant Definition having an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or ability an air of arrogant indifference Synonyms conceited, lordly, assuming, proud, swaggering, pompous, pretentious, stuck up (informal), cocky, contemptuous, blustering, imperious, overbearing, haughty, scornful, puffed up, egotistical, disdainful, self-important, presumptuous, high-handed, insolent, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), overweening, immodest, swollen-headed, bigheaded (informal), uppish (British, informal), too big for your boots or breeches in the sense of condescending I'm fed up with your condescending attitude. Synonyms patronizing, lordly, superior, lofty, snooty (informal), snobbish, disdainful, supercilious, toffee-nosed (slang, British), on your high horse (informal) in the sense of exclusive Definition used or lived in by a privileged minority, esp. a fashionable clique He is a member of Britain's most exclusive club. Synonyms select, fashionable, stylish, private, limited, choice, narrow, closed, restricted, elegant, posh (informal, British), chic, selfish, classy (slang), restrictive, aristocratic, high-class, swish (informal, British), up-market, snobbish, top-drawer, ritzy (slang), high-toned, clannish, discriminative, cliquish Synonyms of 'elitist' elitist Explore 'elitist' in the dictionary
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