elite — meaning in English

English meaning

• choice adj Of especially high quality; specially selected.
• elite noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.

Senses

elite is used for these senses in English:

• choice (usually, with the) The best or most preferable part.
• elite A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.

choice — full definition

1. adj Of especially high quality; specially selected.
2. noun The act of picking one option among several, or the option picked.
3. intj Used informally to say something is excellent or impressive.

elite — full definition

1. noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
2. adj Regarded as the best of its kind, or belonging to a select top group.

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