elitism
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e·lit·ism [i lee tìzzəm, ay lee tìzzəm] noun
1. belief in concept of superiority: the belief that some people or things are inherently superior to others and deserve preeminence, preferential treatment, or higher rewards because of their superiority
2. POLITICS SOCIAL SCIENCES belief in control by small group: the belief that government or control should be in the hands of a small group of privileged, wealthy, or intelligent people, or the active promotion of such a system
3. POLITICS SOCIAL SCIENCES control by small group: government or control by a small, specially qualified or privileged group
—e·lit·ist, noun, adjective
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