elite

US /iˈliːt/

UK /iˈliːt/

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Noun (Countable/Uncountable)

  • The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
  • A person of the elite class.
  • A size of type, usually 12-point.

Adjective

  • Belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society