highbrowism
/ˈhaɪˌbraʊɪzəm/
noun
- The attitudes, tastes, or behaviors of someone who considers themselves intellectually or culturally superior.
- The book club was accused of highbrowism when it refused to read any bestsellers.
- His highbrowism made him look down on popular movies and music.
- She tried to hide her highbrowism by pretending to enjoy reality TV.