elitist
The word “elitist” has 3 syllables: e-li-tist
It's pronounced as /ɪˈliːtɪst/
What is synonym and antonym for elitist?
In the thesaurus, “elitist” has 58 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elitist along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elitist
- aloof
- aristocratic
- arrogant
- biggety
- biggity
- bigheaded
- bumptious
- egoistic
- egoistical
- egotistic
- egotistical
- haughty
- hifalutin
- high-and-mighty
- high-handed
- high-hat
- highbrow
- highfalutin
- hoity-toity
- huffish
- huffy
- imperious
- lordly
- name-dropper
- overweening
- peremptory
- persnickety
- pompous
- pompous ass
- pompous person
- potty
- presumptuous
- pretentious
- prideful
- ritzy
- self-conceited
- self-important
- self-satisfied
- smug
- snob
- snobbish
- snobby
- snoot
- snooty
- snot
- snotty
- social climber
- stiff
- stuck-up
- stuffed shirt
- supercilious
- superior
- swelled-headed
- swellheaded
- toffee-nosed
- toploftical
- toplofty
- uppity
Antonyms for elitist
- antielitist
- democratic
- egalitarian
- egoless
- humble
- modest
- unpretentious
Meanings of elitist
- noun
- (usually derogatory) Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.
- adjective
- Of or relating to elitism.
Example Sentences
- His elitist attitude made it difficult for him to relate to others from different backgrounds.
- The professor was often accused of being elitist because of his dismissive comments about less prestigious schools.
- The organization's elitist policies only catered to the wealthy and influential.
- She was criticized for her elitist view that only a select few should have access to higher education.
- The politician's elitist rhetoric alienated many voters who felt disconnected from the political establishment.
On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elitist, such as: aloof, antielitist, aristocratic, arrogant, biggety, biggity, bigheaded.
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Related Words
egalitarian
- antielitist
- democrat
- democratic
- egoless
- equitable
- even-handed
- humble
- impartial
- just
- leveler
- leveller
- modest
- populist
- social democrat
- socialist
- unbiased
- unpretentious
name-dropper
- elitist
- snob
- snoot
- snot
- social climber
- status seeker
name-droppers
- elitists
- snobs
- snoots
- snots
- social climbers