Squilliam on 04 April 2010
e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism
(
-l
tz
m, 
-l-)
n.
1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
2.
a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.
Or specifically meaning 1 and 2a.
I would bet that a large proportion of posts in this thread would fall into the above criteria, hence elitism.
Tease.
