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elitist
/ɪˈliːtɪst/
adjective
elitarny
Definition
Believing that a system or society should be controlled by an elite group of people, or relating to such a belief.
Examples
His views on education were criticized as elitist and out of touch.
Jego poglądy na edukację były krytykowane jako elitarne i oderwane od rzeczywistości.
The club has an elitist membership policy, only accepting certain individuals.
Klub ma elitarną politykę członkostwa, przyjmując tylko wybrane osoby.
Synonyms
Collocations
elitist attitudeelitist systemelitist views
noun
elitarysta
Definition
A person who holds elitist beliefs, often believing they are superior to others.
Examples
He was dismissed as an elitist who was out of touch with ordinary people.
Został odrzucony jako elitarysta, który był oderwany od zwykłych ludzi.
Some critics labeled her an elitist for her expensive tastes.
Niektórzy krytycy nazwali ją elitarystką z powodu jej drogich upodobań.
Collocations
a true elitistan arrogant elitist
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