"snobbism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: snobbisms [plural]
Etymology: From snob + -ism, where the letter b is doubled in order to clarify the pronunciation of the letter o. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|snob|ism}} snob + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} snobbism (countable and uncountable, plural snobbisms)
  1. A snobbish attitude, particularly in relation to art or high culture. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: snobbery, snobism

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