elite

• Descreve um grupo seleto que se destaca dos demais por suas habilidades, qualidade ou status, ou algo pertencente a esse grupo.

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.

   De elite

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbestchoiceexclusivefirst-classfirst-rateforemostleadingpremierselecttop

   Antônimosaveragecommoninferiorlow-grademediocreordinarypoorsecond-ratesubstandardunremarkable

2. Exclusive or privilegedB2formal

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

   Elite

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

   Sinônimosaristocraticblue-bloodedchosenelectexclusivepatricianpowerfulprivilegedselectupper-class

   Antônimosaveragecommoninclusiveordinaryplebeianpopular

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Sinônimosaristocracycreamflowergentryhigh societyjet setnobilityupper class

   Antônimosmassmobrabbleunderclass

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.

   Sinônimosaristocracyestablishmentgentryhigh societynobilityruling classupper class

   Antônimosproletariatrabbleunderclass