26984 words

elite

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society:

Examples:

the country's educated elite
a member of the elite
disapproving A powerful and corrupt elite has bled this country dry.
2
belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society:

Examples:

Elite troops were airlifted to the trouble zone.
3
those people or organizations that are considered the best or most powerful compared to others of a similar type
4
the richest, most powerful, best educated, or best trained people in a particular group or society:

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