The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.

synonyms: condescension, disdainfulness.

Roget 929: disrespect, disesteem, disestimation^†; disparagement etc. (dispraise) 932, (detraction) 934.    irreverence; slight, neglect, spretae injuria formae [Lat.] [Vergil], superciliousness etc. (contempt) 930.    vilipendency^†, vilification, contumely, affront, dishonor, insult, indignity, outrage, discourtesy etc. 895; practical joking; scurrility, scoffing, sibilance, hissing, sibilation; irrision^†; derision; mockery; irony etc. (ridicule) 856; sarcasm.    hiss, hoot, boo, gibe, flout, jeer, scoff, gleek^†, taunt, sneer, quip, fling, wipe, slap in the face.    ... show more

Polish: protekcjonalność, protekcjonalizm