levelism

/ˈlevəlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a theory or principle of social organization in which society is divided into distinct levels based on social status, occupation, or economic position.

“The professor argued that levelism was a major factor in the social inequality of the modern city.”

Synonyms

  • hierarchy
  • stratification

Antonyms

  • egalitarianism
  • meritocracy