élitism

A form of elitism — The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

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Meanings

nounélitism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of elitism.

Origin

From élite + -ism.

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APA

élitism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%C3%A9litism

MLA

“élitism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%C3%A9litism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “élitism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%C3%A9litism.

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