elite
The origin and history of elite.
Etymology
From French élite, "the chosen ones," from élire, "to elect" — ultimately the same Latin root as English "elect."
The origin and history of elite.
From French élite, "the chosen ones," from élire, "to elect" — ultimately the same Latin root as English "elect."
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