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Auslese — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anthology noun A book containing a selection of poems, stories or essays, usually by different writers and chosen around a theme.
  • elite noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
  • selection noun The act of choosing one or more things or people from a larger group.

Senses

Auslese is used for these senses in English:

  • anthology (by extension) An assortment of things.
  • 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.

anthology — full definition

  1. noun A book containing a selection of poems, stories or essays, usually by different writers and chosen around a theme.
  2. noun A collection of recorded music, films or episodes brought together in one release or series.

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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