No. 7,957 in Dutch
elitair
Elitair: Exclusive or characteristic of an elite; elitist.
In a sentence
De politiek van deze partij is vaak elitair en sluit de gewone burger uit.
The politics of this party are often elitist and exclude the average citizen.
Here, 'elitair' is used to describe a political stance that prioritizes a select group over others, implying exclusivity.
De universiteit wordt soms als elitair beschouwd vanwege de hoge toelatingseisen.
The university is sometimes considered elitist due to its high admission requirements.
In this example, 'elitair' characterizes an institution as selectively prioritizing certain qualifications, leading to a perception of exclusivity.
Hij heeft een elitaire smaak in muziek en geniet vooral van klassieke composities.
He has an elitist taste in music and particularly enjoys classical compositions.
Here, 'elitair' refers to a person’s refined or exclusive preferences regarding a specific domain like music.
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