Snobbery

usgb/ˈsnɑːbəri/
noun

The behavior of people who think they are better than others because they are more intelligent, have better taste, or come from a higher social class.

She left the party early because she couldn't stand the snobbery of the people there.
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Often appears as...

  • class snobbery
  • cultural snobbery

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Disapproving

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Not Always Negative

Snobbery can be humorous or ironic in the right context, not always serious or harmful.

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His snobbery about coffee shops was more amusing than offensive.
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Negative Connotations

'Snobbery' usually implies disapproval and is often seen in a negative light.

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Her snobbery about fast food chains made her unpopular with her coworkers.
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Cultural Usage

Snobbery can vary between cultures; what is snobbery in one may be normal in another.

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In some cultures, dinner table snobbery is just following tradition.
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