elitism

A state of delusion in which one (The elitist) believes oneself - and a small group with whom one assosciates - to be less incompetent or more useful than the rest of society.

American societal structure has gained an even greater degree of elitism than high school.

by Der Capitan September 7, 2003

elite

is a way of saying your better than everyone else.

Colleen and sioban are the most elite in school.

by by steven November 27, 2010

elite

A term to describe a skilled hacker. Originating from the "elite" sections of dial up BBS systems which only an elite few had access to, and which usually contained text files on hacking, warez, etc.

He's just a skript kiddie!
no way man, he is really elite!

by hackyhacky July 11, 2008

elitism

The act of feeling superior to others.

That elitist shot me in the anus because I bragged about how I passed MAX 300 on DDR.

by dj gs68 September 18, 2003

elites

Used derogatorily by Republicans and Tea Partiers to describe "everybody else" who would disagree with them, but it actually means anybody smarter, more aware, or nowhere near as paranoid as the speaker.

"Newt Gingrich was on FNC’s Hannity where he kept up his pre 2012 presidential campaign rhetoric by saying that Barack Obama and the Democrats are, 'Government by the elites, by the elites, and for the elites.'" on Politicususa

"However, this opportunity requires a level of honesty from our political elites that they have not delivered." on Newt Gingerich website

Sarah Palin explains on Youtube: watch?v=JhAg8Tcg2Us

by forhall September 15, 2010

elite

Extremely wealthy people with tremendous influence and power who benefit from fiscal or monetary policies and their personal investments. It can also refer to people who come from a wealthy family background and who live a life of luxury filled with riches and good times.

1. The Fed’s money printing program will mostly benefit the elite who are heavily invested in the stock market.

2. The elite are really the ones pulling the strings in government.

3. The Rothschilds are the elite of the elite.

by AgeOfJefferson September 20, 2014

elitism

The attitude one has when they feel that they or their ideology is superior to all others.

"The Right-Wing talk show host refuses to acknowledge anyone elses opinion. He needs to cut back on the elitism!"

by Drake Dracoli September 14, 2003