anti-elitist

adjective

Definition of anti-elitistnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anti-elitist
  1. democratic
  2. egalitarian
  3. humble
  4. unpretentious
  5. egoless
Adjective
  • Ideological fractures linger among Democrats Some Democratic officials worry that the rise of democratic socialists within the party presents a political problem for candidates in swing districts.
    — Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While independence allows central bankers to make decisions without short-term political interference from presidents wanting to juice the economy, credible external scrutiny helps provide the democratic legitimacy for that independence.
    — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of democratic
Adjective
  • Around the same time, his former deputy private secretary suggested that Harald should abdicate at the egalitarian country's normal retirement age of 67.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But if that seems impossible to attain, then maybe embracing that (non-egalitarian) vision – and trying to get to the top yourself – is better.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of egalitarian
Adjective
  • Apologies Gen Z loves accountability, and this was a big night for the humble apology.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dolly understood the memory and emotion that can be imbued in even the most humble pieces of clothing.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of humble
Adjective
  • The staff is eager to share their knowledge in a charming, unpretentious way.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The resort has a refreshingly unpretentious vibe, and now oddly-endearing late-80s aesthetic from when it was first designed and built.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of unpretentious
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
Definition of egoless

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“Anti-elitist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anti-elitist. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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