elitism
noun [ U ] mainly disapproving uk/iˈliː.tɪ.zəm/ us/iˈliː.tɪ.zəm/
精英主义
the belief that some things are only for a few people who have special qualities or abilities
The accusation of elitism seems unfair as the festival presents a wide range of music, with something to please everyone. 对这个音乐节的精英主义指责似乎是不公平的，因为音乐节上展示了种类广泛的音乐，每个人都可以找到自己喜欢的东西。
The plan, which includes banning skateboards from the park, has drawn charges of elitism. 该计划包括禁止在公园内使用滑板，这招致了指责，认为是在奉行精英主义。
See: elitist
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- The finance community has been charged with elitism, arrogance, and snobbery.
- It is not elitism to want to try to better yourself through education.
- The public conversation needs to change from a debate over cultural elitism to a debate over economic elitism.