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Elitism vs Classism - What's the difference?

elitism | classism |

As nouns the difference between classism and elitism

is that classism is discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class while elitism is the belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

elitism

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Noun

(wikipedia elitism) (-)
  • The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
  • The superior attitude or behaviour associated with an elite.

    • Related terms

    * elitist

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    classism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class.