Definition & Meaning of "elite"in English

Elite

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

elites

Examples

The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting.

elite

associated with superior status, privilege, or excellence

right

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

relational

ungradable

domain

society, status, excellence

Examples

The elite athletes competing in the championship displayed unparalleled skill and determination on the field.

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