ANTI-ELITIST Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

anti-elitist

adjective

Definition of anti-elitist

as in democratic

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Recent Examples of anti-elitist What might seem like an anti-elitist stance actually reinforces elitism. — Aidé Acosta, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Populism and Extremism Out of disorder and discontent come leaders who have strong personalities, are anti-elitist, and claim to fight for the common man. — Ray Dalio, TIME, 25 June 2024 His supporters see him as an anti-elitist hero who could reform establishment politics, eradicate corruption and solve growing economic inequality. — Hyung-Jin Kim and Jiwon Song, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024

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Adjective

Its nascent democratic system confronted entrenched social hierarchies of caste and power.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
The findings come three decades after the democratic government introduced a raft of measures — known as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) — aimed at reversing the dispossession suffered by Black people under apartheid and colonialism.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of democratic

Adjective

In practice, socialism operated more as a moral ideal for egalitarian liberals than as a discernible electoral strategy.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
True Christians honor Christ’s teachings, as patriots honor America’s founding documents and the egalitarian, expansive spirit with which they were written.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of egalitarian

Adjective

Fresh off a massive four-year, $180-million contract extension that solidified Reaves as a legitimate star player, the humble Arkansas native has elevated his game with the same mindset taught to him from his parents and older brother.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
In the early days, players were humble, and genuinely grateful just to have a place in the United States to play.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of humble

Adjective

Harris describes her as being both an excited collaborator and remarkably egoless about not being at the center of the process.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
The Knicks then defined teamwork during their postseason surge past the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Spurs, coming together as a cohesive, egoless juggernaut.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026

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