elite
🇺🇸
/eɪˈliːt/
🇬🇧
/eɪˈliːt/
adjective
R
part of a small, powerful group in society
The elite group of leaders made important decisions.
R
the best at a high level of competition
She is an elite athlete who wins many races.
noun
C1
a small, powerful group in society
The elite often have more opportunities than others.
C1
the best group in competition, especially in sports
Only the elite of players get to compete in the finals.
translation
part of a small, powerful group in society; the best at a high level of competition
a small, powerful group in society; the best group in competition, especially in sports
Word Forms
Plural
elites