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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieselitismo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: elitismo
"L'elitismo culturale può isolare l'arte dal pubblico generale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The belief or attitude that a society or system should be led or governed by an elite group of people chosen by virtue of superior intellect, wealth, or specialized training.
"Critics argued that the university's strict admissions policy promoted cultural elitism." - 2
Consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or superior group, often accompanied by disdain for those considered inferior.
"His professional elitism alienated many of his colleagues who valued collaborative teamwork."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'élite' (meaning 'select' or 'best'), originating from the Latin 'eligere' (to choose or select). The suffix '-ism' was added in the mid-20th century to denote a belief, system, or practice centered around the dominance or preference of an elite group.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Elitism" is said worldwide
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élitisme
Transliteration: élitism
"Cet impôt risque de renforcer l'élitisme dans l'éducation."
Elitismus
Transliteration: Elitismus
"Der akademische Elitismus schließt oft wichtige Perspektiven aus."
elitismo
Transliteration: elitismo
"L'elitismo culturale può isolare l'arte dal pubblico generale."
elitismo
Transliteration: elitismo
"El elitismo en el mundo del arte ha sido muy criticado."
elitismo
Transliteration: elitismo
"O elitismo acadêmico afasta a ciência da sociedade."
कुलीनतंत्र
Transliteration: kulīntantra
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"सांस्कृतिक कुलीनतंत्र समाज को विभाजित कर सकता है।"
精英主义
Transliteration: jīngyīng zhǔyì
Script: 中文汉字
"这种教育制度带有强烈的精英主义色彩。"
엘리트주의
Transliteration: eliteu-juui
Script: 한국어 한글
"그들은 정계의 엘리트주의를 강하게 비판했다."
エリート主義
Transliteration: eriito shugi
Script: 日本語
"芸術界におけるエリート主義が問題視されている。"
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