ÉLITE


Meaning of ÉLITE in English

n. 1 (prec. by the) the best or choice part of a larger body or group. 2 a select group or class. 3 a size of letter in typewriting (12 per inch).

[ F f. past part. of élire f. Rmc: rel. to ELECT ]

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