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Definition of classist

classist

/ˈklæs.ɪst/
clas · sist
Plural:classists
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• adjective

1

Showing or reflecting prejudice, discrimination, or biased attitudes based on social or economic class.

Example

"Critics argued that the new zoning regulations were inherently classist because they priced working-class families out of the neighborhood."

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• noun

1

A person who holds prejudiced attitudes or discriminates against others on the basis of their social or economic class.

Example

"He was accused of being a classist after making disparaging remarks about service-industry workers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'classist' (relating to social class prejudice) with 'classicist' (a scholar of ancient Greek and Roman antiquity or an adherent of classicism in art).

• Nearby Words

classily
classiness
classism
classist
classless
classmate
classroom

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Classist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/classist
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