elitist
adjective /eɪˈliːtɪst/, /ɪˈliːtɪst/
/eɪˈliːtɪst/, /ɪˈliːtɪst/
- organizing a system, society, etc. so that only a few people (= an elite) have power or influence
- an elitist model of society
- Universities are becoming far less elitist.
Extra Examples- Sailing is seen as an elitist sport.
- Teachers deny that the system is elitist.
- Universities began as small, elitist institutions.
- feeling better than other people because of being part of an elite
- She accused him of being elitist.