elite — a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈliːt/
Example Sentences
- The elite chess players gathered for the world championship, but half of them spent more time arguing about the coffee quality than planning their moves.
- Korea's elite students often study until midnight to maintain their academic excellence.
- The business elite met at the exclusive club, where even the napkins cost more than my lunch.
elite
NOUN[/ɪˈliːt/]
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
She trained for years to become an elite athlete.
Only an elite rescue team could complete the difficult mission. (ELITE = THE BEST OF THE BEST → a select group of the most successful or skilled people)
The elite athletes competed fiercely and achieved greatness.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'élite', derived from the feminine past participle of Old French 'elire' meaning 'to choose' or 'to select', which comes from Latin 'eligere' (to choose out).
Breakdown
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'legere' (to choose) = 'to select or choose out', which became French 'élite' (those chosen/selected)
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📝Examples
“The elite chess players gathered for the world championship, but half of them spent more time arguing about the coffee quality than planning their moves.”
“Korea's elite students often study until midnight to maintain their academic excellence.”
“The business elite met at the exclusive club, where even the napkins cost more than my lunch.”
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