elite

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

ruОписывает избранную группу, превосходящую других по способностям, качеству или статусу.esDescribe a un grupo selecto que supera a otros en capacidad, calidad o estatus, o algo considerado de la más alta categoría o excelencia.frQualifie un groupe restreint considéré comme supérieur aux autres par ses capacités, sa qualité ou son statut ; se dit aussi de ce qui est réservé à cette élite ou de très haute qualité.deBezeichnet 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.ptDescreve um grupo seleto que se destaca dos demais por suas habilidades, qualidade ou status, ou algo pertencente a esse grupo.zh形容由少数优秀人物组成的群体，在能力、品质或地位上优于其他人。arيَصِف مجموعة مختارة تفوق غيرها في القدرات أو الجودة أو المكانة. ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على ما هو من الطبقة العليا أو الأفضل في نوعه.

1. Superior or top-quality B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЭлитныйesde élite, selecto, de máxima calidadfrÉlite (qualité supérieure)deElitärptDe elitezh精英的arنخبوي

   Synonyms: bestchoiceexclusivefirst-classfirst-rateforemostleadingpremierselecttop

   Antonyms: averagecommoninferiorlow-grademediocreordinarypoorsecond-ratesubstandardunremarkable

2. Exclusive or privileged B2 formal

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

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

   ruЭлитныйesélite (selecto, privilegiado)frÉlite (exclusif ou privilégié)deElitärptElitezh精英的arنخبوي

   Synonyms: aristocraticblue-bloodedchosenelectexclusivepatricianpowerfulprivilegedselectupper-class

   Antonyms: averagecommoninclusiveordinaryplebeianpopular

• more elite comparative form
• most elite superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее избранную группу людей, считающуюся превосходящей по способностям, богатству, власти или социальному статусу.esSustantivo que designa a un grupo selecto de personas consideradas superiores en capacidades, riqueza, poder o estatus social.frNom désignant un groupe restreint de personnes considérées comme supérieures par leurs capacités, leur richesse, leur pouvoir ou leur statut social.deSubstantiv, das eine auserwählte Gruppe von Menschen bezeichnet, die als überlegen in Fähigkeiten, Reichtum, Macht oder sozialem Status gilt.ptSubstantivo que designa um grupo seleto de pessoas consideradas superiores em capacidade, riqueza, poder ou status social. Também pode se referir à nata ou ao melhor de um determinado grupo ou sociedade.zh指被认为在能力、财富、权力或社会地位上优于他人的精选群体或社会阶层。也可指某群体中最优秀、最杰出的部分。arاسم يشير إلى مجموعة مختارة من الناس يُعتبرون متفوقين في القدرات أو الثروة أو السلطة أو المكانة الاجتماعية.

1. Superior group B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЭлитаesGrupo superiorfrÉlite (groupe supérieur)deEliteptElitezh精英arالنخبة

   Synonyms: aristocracycreamflowergentryhigh societyjet setnobilityupper class

   Antonyms: massmobrabbleunderclass

2. Privileged class B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЭлитаesClase privilegiadafrClasse privilégiéedeEliteptElitezh精英arالنخبة

   Synonyms: aristocracyestablishmentgentryhigh societynobilityruling classupper class

   Antonyms: proletariatrabbleunderclass

• elites plural form
• elites' possessive plural form
• elite's possessive singular form