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Elite
Definitions
1
noun
A
group
or
class
of
people
considered
to
be
superior
to
others
because
of
their
intelligence
,
social
standing
,
wealth
,
or
power
.
The
elite
of
the
city
gathered
for
the
charity
gala
.
He
was
part
of
the
elite
group
of
scientists
who
discovered
the
new
element
.
The
school
is
known
for
educating
the
country's
elite
.
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Language
French
Original word
élite
Originally meant
selection, choice
Background
The word 'elite' comes from the French word 'élite', which means selection or choice. It was used in the 19th century to describe a group of people who were considered superior in society.