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elite vs elitist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| elitenoun/ɪˈliːt/ | Meaning a small group of people who have the most power, money or skill in a society or field | Goes with political elite | Example Critics say the new law protects the political elite, not ordinary voters. |
| elitistnoun/ɪˈliː.tɪst/ | Meaning a person who believes that a small group of rich or educated people should have power or special treatment | Goes with accused of being an elitist | Example Critics called the minister an elitist who had never used public transport. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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