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   elite

   /ɪˈliːt/

   noun

   • 1. a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society: "the elite of Britain's armed forces"
   • ▪ a group or class of people seen as having the most power and influence in a society, especially on account of their wealth or privilege: "the country's governing elite"
   • 2. a size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to the inch (about 4.7 to the centimetre).

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from French élite ‘selection, choice’, from élire ‘to elect’, from a variant of Latin eligere (see elect). elite (sense 2) dates from the early 20th century.

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   What does elite mean?

   • Define elite. elite synonyms, elite pronunciation, elite translation, English dictionary definition of elite. or é·lite n. pl. elite or e·lites or élite or é·lites 1. a. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence,...

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   What does elite mean in sociology?

   • 1. a. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth: "Auguste Comte ... believed that in the age of science society should be ruled by an elite of scientists" (Lewis A. Coser). b. A member of such a group: "Elites don't grant us [sociologists] interviews.

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   What does elite mean in a sentence?

   • Only the financially elite could afford to belong and play upon its tame nine-hole course. Elite definition: the choicest or best of anything considered collectively, especially of a group or class of people. See examples of ELITE used in a sentence.

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   Where did the word elite come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word elite is in the mid 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for elite is from 1738, in the writing of J. Breval. elite is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French élite.

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   What is a global elite?

   • The global elite has held meetings there since 1873. The election result was seen as a backlash of the working class against the metropolitan liberal elite. a group of people with the greatest ability at the highest level of competition, especially in sport The club has returned to the elite of European football.

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   What is a political elite?

   • A political elite refers to the power holders of a body politic. This includes the leadership and the social formations from which leaders typically come, and to which accountability is maintained, during a given generation.

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   ELITE definition: 1. the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society: 2. belonging to…. Learn more.

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   people of the highest financial or social level of society: Only the elite received invites to the event. a group of people exercising the major share of authority or influence within a larger group: The scandal involved most members of the political party's power elite.

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   a small group of people in a society, etc. who are powerful and have a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc. a member of the ruling/intellectual elite. Public opinion is influenced by the small elite who control the media.

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   1. (often used with a pl. v.) the choice or best of a group, class, or the like. 2. (used with a pl. v.) persons of the wealthiest class. 3. a group of persons exercising authority within a larger group.

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   ELITE definition: the richest, most powerful, or best educated group in a society: . Learn more.

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   What does the word elite mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word elite . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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