Snobbism

Origin

snob + -ism – doubled ‘b’ to clarify pronunciation of ‘o’.

Full definition of snobbism

Noun

1. 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.

Usage notes

The synonym snobbery is used much more frequently.

Synonyms

• snobbery