coastal elite noun3 •(US, disapproving) A certain stereotype of an extraordinarily wealthy person who is out of touch or privileged compared to the average person. •(US, disapproving) A stereotype of an extraordinarily wealthy leftist who is often egotistical and out of touch with the needs of the nation at large. •A dogwhistle for Jewish people, often caricatured as wealthy leftist financiers. formscoastal elites