Meaning
elitist, exclusive
- reserved for or characteristic of an elite; exclusive or snobbish
In a sentence
L'associazione culturale è stata criticata per il suo approccio troppo elitario.
The cultural association was criticized for its overly elitist approach.
Perché mantengono quote associative così alte per un circolo elitario?
Why do they keep membership fees so high for an exclusive club?
La musica classica non dovrebbe essere considerata un passatempo elitario riservato a pochi.
Classical music should not be considered an elitist pastime reserved for a few.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elitario | masculine · singular |
| elitaria | feminine · singular |
| elitari | masculine · plural |
| elitarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often carries a critical or negative connotation regarding social privilege or accessibility.
- Contrasts with accessibile ('accessible') or popolare ('popular').