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Elites Meaning in English

word · lemma: elite

eɪˈɫits/, /ɪˈɫits
ee-LEETS or ih-LEETS
ɪlˈiːts
ih-LEETS

التعريف

Groups of people in society who have the most power, influence, or wealth; they are often separated from ordinary people by their status.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used mainly in formal and academic contexts to refer to powerful or influential social groups, often with a negative tone if suggesting they are out of touch with ordinary people. Usually appears as plural ('the elites').

جمل نموذجية

The elites control many important decisions in society.

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Some believe the elites are out of touch with ordinary people.

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The government asked the elites for advice about the economy.

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Many people feel the elites make decisions that benefit only themselves.

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There's a growing gap between the elites and everyone else in the country.

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Journalists often debate how much influence the elites really have.

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