elitist

Definitions

Believing that one belongs to a select group of people who are superior in intellect, social status, or ability.

Favoring or catering to the interests of a small, privileged minority rather than the general population.

Examples

The club was criticized for its elitist policy of only admitting members from wealthy families.

He was accused of having an elitist attitude because he refused to associate with anyone who didn't share his academic background.

Synonyms

snobbish haughty arrogant exclusive superior pretentious aristocratic

Antonyms

egalitarian inclusive democratic humble populist unpretentious accessible