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elite in German

elite in German is elitär, Auslese-, Elite- — elite means the smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.

elite in German

elitär
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
Auslese-
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
Elite-
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
Eliten-
adj
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.
Elite
noun
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.
Oberschicht
noun
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.
Spitzengruppe
noun
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.
Auslese
noun
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.
Führungsschicht
noun
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.
Spitze
noun
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.
Elite
noun
Someone who is among the best at a certain task.

What does "elite" mean?

  1. noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
    "Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked."
  2. adj Regarded as the best of its kind, or belonging to a select top group.
    "She trains with an elite squad of gymnasts."

elite in a sentence

  • Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked.
  • The tournament attracts the sporting elite from every continent.
  • She trains with an elite squad of gymnasts.
  • The hotel offers an elite membership tier with private check-in.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elite" in German?

"elite" in German is elitär, Auslese-, Elite-. elite means: The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.

How do you use "elite" in a sentence?

Example: "Only a small elite of engineers understood how the reactor actually worked." In German, "elite" is elitär, Auslese-, Elite-.

Are there other ways to say "elite" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "elite": elitär, Auslese-, Elite-, Eliten-, Elite, Oberschicht.

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