noun
definition
(usually derogatory) Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.
adjective
definition
Of or relating to elitism.
Examples of elitist in a Sentence
People were concerned that the plans seemed very elitist.
I've not become an elitist in my travels.
We'll come together over certain fine things that would be considered elitist, or musical like this.
Are some observers right to be concerned that foreign language learning is again becoming an elitist prerogative?
It is the church that is associated with elitist grammar schools and the socially privileged.
Just a few shades of gray would have helped make, for instance, Dance's smug elitist snob even vaguely human!
Just a few shades of gray would have helped make, for instance, Dance 's smug elitist snob even vaguely human !
Since fraternities don't have open membership like many college organizations, there is a long-standing belief that the groups are elitist.
People today are realizing that you can get quality education at an affordable price by avoiding Ivy League, elitist institutions and sticking to the state system.
When the ubiquitous Motorola cell phone first hit the market, it was quite the elitist possession.
An elitist cannot be intimidated by their rivals, and they must possess an outstanding amount of focus and discipline.
Elitist attitudes are unfortunately issues at all dance studios; however, the size and level of prestige of the studio you attend may crank that up a notch or two.
Finally, the "Danzon" became a third version enjoyed by wealthy, elitist Cubans, with this interpretation being slower and with smaller steps.
Next time you're frequenting singles' night at the local bar, strap on some elitist lingerie and introduce yourself to a winking stranger by saying, "I'm Julie Smith, of the Milan Smiths.
Most…well, all but you come from the elitist circles of their times.
Suddenly ravenous, she quickened her step despite her dread of meeting one of the elitist mates.
We try very hard not to make our posters too arty, which would only confirm the belief that theater is elitist.
While Albini's work has been championed by rock music's equivalent of an intellectual elite, he is keen not to appear elitist.
After various military interventions in the government and its policies, the politics of Brazil have remained rather elitist.
Do you think designers in general should be more helpful and less protective of ideas and less elitist?
Interesting to compare with the Observer's top 100, which is much more elitist.
It was seen as very elitist and there was nowhere for it to go.
And The New York Times is putting its own arrogant, elitist, left-wing agenda before the interests of the American people.
It would take the most elitist of football purists to dislike Sensible Soccer 2006.
Most…well, all but you come from the elitist circles of their times.