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via elitista

[VEE-uh eh-lee-TEES-tuh]
noun phrasefemininepl: vias elitistas
elitist path/route; elitist approach
1. A method, approach, or pathway that favors or is restricted to a select group of individuals considered superior, often based on wealth, education, or social status
The university's admissions process has been criticized as taking an elitist path by only accepting students from prestigious schools.
O processo de admissão da universidade foi criticado por seguir uma via elitista ao aceitar apenas estudantes de escolas prestigiadas.
2. A strategy or course of action that excludes or marginalizes the majority in favor of privileged minorities
Some argue that the government's economic policy represents an elitist route that benefits only the wealthy.
Alguns argumentam que a política econômica do governo representa uma via elitista que beneficia apenas os ricos.
Synonyms
caminho elitistarota elitistaabordagem elitistapolítica excludentevia privilegiada
Antonyms
via democráticacaminho inclusivoabordagem igualitáriavia popularacesso igualitário

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
via elitista
Standard usage in political and social discourse
Portugal
via elitista
Commonly used in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
via elitista
Frequent usage in critiques of social policies

Related Idioms & Phrases

abrir/fechar uma via elitista
seguir a via elitista
criticar a via elitista
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