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elitista
[eh-li-TEES-tuh]
adjective/noun
masculine/feminine
pl: elitistas
elitist
1.
relating to or characteristic of an elite; advocating rule or dominance by an elite group
His elitist views excluded most of society from positions of power.
Suas opiniões elitistas excluíram a maioria da sociedade de posições de poder.
2.
a person who believes in or advocates the rule or dominance of an elite
She was criticized for being an elitist who only associated with wealthy people.
Ela foi criticada por ser elitista, associando-se apenas com pessoas ricas.
3.
snobbish or superior in attitude toward those perceived as inferior
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Sua atitude elitista o tornou impopular entre seus colegas.
NYC Slang
snob; bougie
Synonyms
aristocrático
exclusivista
esnobe
preconceituoso
Antonyms
igualitário
democrático
populista
inclusivo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
elitista
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
elitista
standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
atitude de elite
mentalidade elitista
sociedade de elite
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