| 单词 | elitism |
| 释义 | elitism (once / 13664 pages) n The idea that a small, select group of people should get their way is called elitism. First class passengers and rich politicians alike are accused of elitism. People who are fans of democracy, believing that all citizens should be able to vote for their governmental representatives, are not likely to be fond of elitism. When governments are made up solely of members of the same family, or only tall, rich, white men with mustaches, they can be accused of elitism. Ironically, the root of elitism is the Latin word ēligere, which means "to choose." WORD FAMILYelitism: elitist+/elite: elitely, elites, elitism/elitist: elitists USAGE EXAMPLESDemocratic elitism is on full display with the misguided mission of the Hamilton electors. Washington Times(Dec 15, 2016) Unlike Trump’s trip to the 21 Club, this sparked screeches of indignation about New York elitism. Slate(Nov 22, 2016) Is this elitism or just fashion people not feeling especially fond of a politician who won by employing blatantly misogynistic and racist rhetoric? The Guardian(Nov 14, 2016) n the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals Hyper ideology, political orientation, political theory an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation |
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