snob

/snɒb/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who believes they are superior to others because of their social status, education, or cultural background

“She was accused of being a snob because she refused to attend the concert at the local pub.”

2. verb

to treat someone or something with disdain or condescension because of a perceived inferiority

“He snobbed the new restaurant, saying it was beneath him to dine there.”

Synonyms

  • elitist
  • snooty

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • egalitarian