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Elitist vs Aloof - What's the difference?

elitist | aloof |

As adjectives the difference between elitist and aloof

is that elitist is of or relating to elitism while aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As a noun elitist

is someone who believes in rule by an elite group.

As an adverb aloof is

at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a preposition aloof is

away from; clear of.

elitist

English

Alternative forms

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to elitism.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who believes in rule by an elite group.

    • aloof

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
  • *
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  • Without sympathy; unfavorably.
  • *

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

    • See also

    * See also

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • (obsolete) away from; clear of
  • * Milton
    • Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.
    (Webster 1913)