elitist

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que defende ou acredita que o poder, a liderança ou o controle de uma sociedade ou sistema devem pertencer a um grupo seleto considerado superior, mais apto ou privilegiado; também pode indicar alguém que age com arrogância ou desprezo em relação às massas.

A noun referring to a person who believes that a society or system should be led or controlled by a select group of individuals considered superior or more privileged.

1. Believer in elite ruleC1formal

   A person who believes that society should be governed or led by a select group of people considered superior in intellect, wealth, or status.

   Defensor do governo das elites

   • The politician was criticized as an elitist who ignored the needs of ordinary people.
   • Some elitists argue that only the highly educated should make important decisions.
   • He was labeled an elitist for his views on art and culture.