👉 Snobbery, also known as the "snobbishness" or the "snobbery," is a term used to describe an individual's self-righteousness and superiority complex. It refers to the tendency of someone to view themselves as superior due to their social status, wealth, or other characteristics, rather than relying on their abilities or accomplishments. The term was coined by sociologist Mary Wollstonecraft in her work "Virtue Ethics," where she described how a person's