エリート — meaning in English

English meaning

• elite noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
• elitist adj Reflecting the belief that a small select group deserves special status or privilege.

Senses

エリート is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• elitist (usually, derogatory) Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group.

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.

elitist — full definition

1. adj Reflecting the belief that a small select group deserves special status or privilege.
2. noun A person who believes a select few should hold power or privilege over everyone else.

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