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/
Korean meaning: 능력이나 자질 면에서 뛰어난 선택된 집단, 엘리트층
Korean pronunciation: 일-리트 (강세: 리트)
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
Top students receiving exclusive honors
The elite compete and rise above defeat!
🎤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).
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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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