elitist
//ɪˈliːtɪst//
Noun
elitistSingular
elitistsPlural
1
A person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite group of people with superior abilities, wealth, or status.
Some critics called him an elitist because he believed only the wealthy should hold political power.
2
Someone who regards themselves as belonging to a superior group and looks down on others.
He's such an elitist that he refuses to associate with anyone who didn't attend a prestigious university.
Synonym
Adjective
elitistCanonical form
1
Relating to or characteristic of elitism; favoring or advocating rule by an elite.
Some people criticized the policy as elitist because it only benefited the wealthy.
2
Showing a sense of superiority or exclusivity; snobbish.
His elitist attitude made it hard for him to connect with ordinary people.