snobbishness

Definitions of snobbishness
  1. noun
    the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
    synonyms: snobbery, snobbism
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    types:
    clannishness, cliquishness, exclusiveness, exclusivity
    tendency to associate with only a select group
    type of:
    arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
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