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elitismo
[eh-lih-TEES-muh]
noun
masculine
pl: elitismos
elitism
1.
The practice of regarding a select group of people as inherently superior and deserving of special privileges or status
The country's education system was criticized for its elitism, favoring wealthy students.
O sistema educacional do país foi criticado pelo seu elitismo, favorecendo estudantes ricos.
2.
The belief that power should be held by a small number of people considered to be the most qualified or worthy
Political elitism has long been a concern in democratic societies.
O elitismo político há muito é uma preocupação nas sociedades democráticas.
Synonyms
aristocratismo
exclusivismo
snobismo
pretensão de superioridade
Antonyms
igualitarismo
democratismo
populismo
igualdade
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
elitismo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
elitismo
Common in academic and political discourse
Portugal
elitismo
Standard usage, common in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
vício do elitismo
estrutura de elitismo
combater o elitismo
acusação de elitismo
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