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elitism

/ih-lee-tiz-uhm, ey-lee-/US // ɪˈli tɪz əm, eɪˈli- //UK // (ɪˈliːtɪzəm, eɪ-) //

精英主义,精华主义,精英精神,精英化

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
    • : consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.

Examples

  • Placing audience members in the show and letting them consider how they would wear the couture walking by them is a departure from the fashion elitism synonymous with luxury brands.

  • She is spot on in describing American medicine’s “devotion to elitism masked by meritocracy” and delineates how structural racism is embedded in medicine’s history.

  • What I can say is that the psychological components that form the tendency for interpersonal victimhood—moral elitism and lack of empathy—are also particularly relevant in describing the role of social power holders.

  • Actually, a lot of people care about the activities of CNN’s prime-time hosts — especially when they reek of unaccountable elitism forced into the light of day via investigative reporting.

  • That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.

  • In their elitism and sense of entitlement, they represent much of what liberals are supposed to despise.

  • That is not to say the students who submit to the elitism and racism promoted by the USC Greek system are wholly sympathetic.

  • By refusing to heed the public will, liberals gained a reputation for elitism.

  • She uncovers a reprehensible example of cronyism, elitism, and vote finagling which reflects some Israeli Leftist shortcomings.