John Adams, the second President of the United States, is often characterized as an aloof and elitist New England statesman. His Federalist beliefs clashed with the rising tide of Jacksonian democracy, making him an unpopular leader. Despite his contributions to the founding of the nation, Adams struggled to connect with the broader population due to his perceived elitism.
John Quincy Adams.
Pluralism, Elitism, Hyperpluralism.
P. Bachrach has written: 'The theory of democratic elitism' 'Political elites in a democracy'
Depending on the context, opposites of "élitism" might be pluralism, equality, populism, universalism, democracy, levelling.
compare democratic and classical elitism
Elitism refers to a belief that certain persons/groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority.
pluralist.......it is
It's a soldier for the Covenant.
The Church of England went through Reformation as a backlash against the strict dogma of the Catholic Church. Christianity, until then, was focused on ritual and elitism. The Reformation allowed everyone access to the Bible and its teachings.
Elitism
Gale Sayers was an elite running back for the Chicago Bears.Today's training has been specifically reserved for the elite among you.
it could be called snobbery or elitism