elitario

elitist

adjective eh-lee-TAH-ryoh Rare

Also means

exclusive

Usage Note

Elitario agrees in gender and number: elitaria, elitari, elitarie. It describes something designed for or accessible to only a privileged few. It is slightly more neutral than English 'elitist' and can describe a venue, event, or institution without necessarily implying criticism, though context usually makes the evaluative tone clear.

Examples

"Questo club ha un'atmosfera molto elitaria."

Natural Translation

This club has a very elitist atmosphere.

Literal Translation

This club has an atmosphere very elitist.

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