ELITE


Meaning of ELITE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪli:t, eɪ- ]

( elites)

1.

You can refer to the most powerful, rich, or talented people within a particular group, place, or society as the elite .

...a government comprised mainly of the elite...

We have a political elite in this country.

N-COUNT

2.

Elite people or organizations are considered to be the best of their kind.

...the elite troops of the President’s bodyguard.

ADJ : ADJ n

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