Definitions for snobbery
ˈsnɒb ə risnob·be·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snobbery, snobbism, snobbishnessnoun

   the trait of condescending to those of lower social status

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snobberynoun

   The property or trait of being a snob.

2. Etymology: – doubled ‘b’ to clarify pronunciation of ‘o’.

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1. snobbery

   Snobbery is an attitude or behavior characterized by a strong belief in one's superiority over others due to factors like wealth, education, social status, or other personal traits or achievements. It involves looking down on, or treating with contempt, people deemed inferior and a preference for people, items, or situations perceived as high-class or exclusive.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Snobberynoun

   the quality of being snobbish; snobbishness

Matched Categories

1. • Haughtiness

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce snobbery?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say snobbery in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of snobbery in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of snobbery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of snobbery in a Sentence

1. Yves Saint Laurent:

   We must never confuse elegance with snobbery.

2. Peter Ustinov:

   Laughter would be bereaved if snobbery died.

3. Albert Camus:

   It's a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.

4. Albert Camus:

   It is a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=snobbery
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Snobbery
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snobbery
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=snobbery