noun
- opposition to or rejection of the idea that society should be led or controlled by a small group of privileged or superior people
Usage: often used in political and social contexts; can be descriptive or evaluative depending on context
Examples
- The candidate's campaign was built on antielitism, appealing to working-class voters.
- Antielitism has become a powerful force in recent political movements.
- The movement's antielitism challenged traditional hierarchies in the organization.
- Some critics argue that antielitism can undermine expertise and merit-based systems.
- The artist's work reflected a strong antielitism toward the established art world.