drawbridge mentality

noun

Definitions

  1. An attitude that is concerned with protecting one's privileged status rather than…

    An attitude that is concerned with protecting one's privileged status rather than extending that privilege to others.

    • "Yeah, some people have a drawbridge mentality, ” remarks Barry. "They move to an island and then they think that nobody else should be let in after them. […]"

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