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snobbism en · NOUN

Etymology

From snob + -ism, where the letter b is doubled in order to clarify the pronunciation of the letter o.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) A snobbish attitude, particularly in relation to art or high culture.
   • This question of the part played by culture in a civilisation prompts the similar question of the role of snobbism. 1964, John Gassner, Sidney Thomas, The Nature of Art, page 22:
   • It is no answer to say that "my" programme in art and letters has gradually been forced through, has, to some extent, grabbed its place in the sun. For one thing, I don't care about "minority culture." I have never cared a damn about snobbisms or for writing ultimately for the few. 1960, Ezra Pound, Impact: essays on ignorance and the decline of American civilization, page 88:
   • Had Zach been something other than a butcher, she would doubtless have found other snobbisms. 1966, David R. Slavitt, Rochelle: Or, Virtue Rewarded, page 41:

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Synonyms

snobbery