elite
word
/eɪˈɫit/
i-LEET
/ɪlˈiːt/
i-LEET
Definition
A group of people considered to be the best, most powerful, or most skilled in a society or organization.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for small, influential groups, often with special privileges. Can have a positive (high achievement) or negative (exclusive, out of touch) connotation. Used as both a noun ('the elite') and adjective ('elite athletes').
Spanish: élitePortuguese (BR): elitePortuguese (PT): eliteChinese (Simplified): 精英Chinese (Traditional): 菁英Hindi: एलिटArabic: نخبةBengali: এলিট - শ্রেষ্ঠ ব্যক্তিদের দলRussian: элитаJapanese: エリートVietnamese: tinh elite - nhóm tinh hoaKorean: 엘리트Turkish: elitUrdu: اشرافیہ - ایلیٹIndonesian: elit
Example Sentences
Only the elite have access to this club.
basic
He dreams of becoming an elite scientist.
basic
The political elite often make decisions behind closed doors.
natural
These are shoes made for elite athletes.
natural
It’s hard to break into the social elite if you weren’t born into it.
natural
She trained hard to join the elite team.
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