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elitist policy

elitist policy

7.4
A rule that gives special advantages to rich or powerful people rather than everyone
  • noun
  • /ɪˈliːtɪst ˈpɒlɪsi/
translation icon : política elitista
  • The new admissions guidelines have been criticized as an elitist policy that excludes many qualified applicants.

Examples

  • The government implemented an elitist policy that benefits the wealthy.

  • Many argue that the school's elitist policies exclude talented students.

  • Activists are demanding the school board reconsider its elitist policy on student scholarships.

  • Many believe that an elitist policy entrenches social divisions within the organization.

  • Activists are demanding the school board reconsider its elitist policy on student scholarships.

  • Many believe that an elitist policy entrenches social divisions within the organization.

  • The new admissions guidelines have been criticized as an elitist policy that excludes many qualified applicants.

Synonyms

favoritism
vselitist policy
  • US
23 3.9

Giving one person or group better treatment than others

uses official rules to favor a small privileged group over everyone
partiality
vselitist policy
3 6.7

An unfair liking that makes you treat one person or group better than others

implements formal rules that express preference for a small privileged group

Antonyms

inclusiveness
7 3.8

Making everyone feel welcome and treating them fairly

egalitarianism
6 7.9

A belief that all people in society should have equal rights and chances

How Elitist

elitist policy
7.4
discriminatory
  • Offensive
34 6.0

Surface Forms

elitist policy singular
elitist policies plural

Morphology

elitist + policy

This noun phrase is directly compositional: the adjective 'elitist' (favoring a privileged group) modifies 'policy' (a guiding plan), so the combined meaning — a policy that benefits elites — is directly derivable from the parts. The adjective+noun structure is a regular, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Elitist policy paints a clear picture: a rule policy that opens a gate only for a small group of people elite, keeping others outside. So, it means a rule that 'favors' that select group instead of treating everyone the same.