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elite

 

[ ษชหˆliหt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

society

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities, often associated with wealth and privilege.

Synonyms

nobility, privileged, upper class

Examples of usage

  • The elite of the city gathered for the charity gala.
  • Only the elite athletes are chosen to represent the country in the Olympics.
  • The elite members of the club have access to exclusive events and facilities.
Context #2 | Adjective

status

Considered superior in terms of quality, skill, or status.

Synonyms

premium, superior, top-tier

Examples of usage

  • She is an elite performer in her field.
  • The elite students of the school consistently achieve top grades.
  • Only the elite brands are featured in this high-end boutique.

Translations

Translations of the word "elite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคœเคพเคค เคตเคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Elite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ elit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะปั–ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elita

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒชใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รฉlite

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—˜๋ฆฌํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฎุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ elita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ่‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ elita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ elรญta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะธั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elita

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รฉlite

Etymology

The word 'elite' originated from the Latin 'eligere', meaning 'to choose or select'. It first appeared in English in the 1820s to describe a select group with superior qualities. Over time, 'elite' has come to connote exclusivity and excellence in various fields, particularly in social and academic contexts.

See also: elitism, elitist.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,901 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.