elite

• Bezeichnet eine auserwählte Gruppe, die andere an Fähigkeiten, Qualität oder Status übertrifft. Beschreibt etwas, das einer solchen Gruppe vorbehalten ist oder besonders hochwertig und exklusiv ist.

Describes a select group that is superior in terms of ability, quality, or status.

1. Superior or top-qualityB2formal

   Belonging to a group that is considered the best or most powerful in a particular field.

   Elitär

   • The university offers an elite program for gifted students.
   • She trained with an elite team of athletes.
   • The company hired an elite group of consultants.

   Synonymebestchoiceexclusivefirst-classfirst-rateforemostleadingpremierselecttop

   Antonymeaveragecommoninferiorlow-grademediocreordinarypoorsecond-ratesubstandardunremarkable

2. Exclusive or privilegedB2formal

   Relating to a small, select group that has more power, wealth, or status than others.

   Elitär

   • They attended an elite private school.
   • The club is known for its elite membership.
   • Elite circles often have access to exclusive information.

   Synonymearistocraticblue-bloodedchosenelectexclusivepatricianpowerfulprivilegedselectupper-class

   Antonymeaveragecommoninclusiveordinaryplebeianpopular

• Substantiv, das eine auserwählte Gruppe von Menschen bezeichnet, die als überlegen in Fähigkeiten, Reichtum, Macht oder sozialem Status gilt.

A noun referring to a select group of people considered to be superior in terms of ability, wealth, power, or social status.

1. Superior groupB2formal

   A select group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or field.

   Elite

   • The country's elite gathered at the summit.
   • Only the elite of the art world were invited to the exhibition.
   • The elite of the military were trained for special operations.

   Synonymearistocracycreamflowergentryhigh societyjet setnobilityupper class

   Antonymemassmobrabbleunderclass

2. Privileged classB2formal

   A group of people who hold a disproportionate amount of power, wealth, or privilege.

   Elite

   • The political elite often make decisions that affect the entire population.
   • The economic elite control most of the nation's resources.
   • The social elite rarely mix with the working class.

   Synonymearistocracyestablishmentgentryhigh societynobilityruling classupper class

   Antonymeproletariatrabbleunderclass