Elite
noun
The group of people who are the best or most powerful in a society or organization.
The educational system was designed to serve the elite of society
Often appears as...
- the social elite
- the political elite
adjective
Being the best or highest level in a group, organization or society.
He was part of an elite group of soldiers
Often appears as...
- elite athlete
- elite university
noun
The group of people who are the best or most powerful in a society or organization.
The educational system was designed to serve the elite of society
Often appears as...
- the social elite
- the political elite
adjective
Being the best or highest level in a group, organization or society.
He was part of an elite group of soldiers
Often appears as...
- elite athlete
- elite university
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Exclusive Circle
Refers to a small, often socially superior group that is not easily accessible to others.
The secret dinner was attended by the elite of the tech industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Power and Influence
Carries a connotation of power, influence, and often wealth, not just superiority in abilities.
The policy was influenced by the political elite.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be used admiringly or critically, depending on the speaker's view on the group's exclusivity.
They were seen as the educational elite, shaping the future of academia.
Pro Tip 1/3Exclusive Circle
Refers to a small, often socially superior group that is not easily accessible to others.
The secret dinner was attended by the elite of the tech industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Power and Influence
Carries a connotation of power, influence, and often wealth, not just superiority in abilities.
The policy was influenced by the political elite.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be used admiringly or critically, depending on the speaker's view on the group's exclusivity.
They were seen as the educational elite, shaping the future of academia.
Pro Tip 1/3Exclusive Circle
Refers to a small, often socially superior group that is not easily accessible to others.
The secret dinner was attended by the elite of the tech industry.
Pro Tip 2/3Power and Influence
Carries a connotation of power, influence, and often wealth, not just superiority in abilities.
The policy was influenced by the political elite.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be used admiringly or critically, depending on the speaker's view on the group's exclusivity.
They were seen as the educational elite, shaping the future of academia.
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The history of marriage...
multiple simultaneous marriage. And even today, less than a quarter of the world's hundreds of different cultures prohibit it. But just because something was allowed doesn't mean it was always possible. Demographic realities, as well as the link between marriage and wealth, meant that even though rulers and elites
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Are athletes really...
a self-sorting for bodies that fit certain sports, and athletes' bodies became more different from one another. Today, rather than the same size as the average elite high jumper, the average elite shot-putter is two and a half inches taller and 130 pounds heavier. And this happened throughout the sports world.
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Why societies collapse PIPE...
able to insulate themselves from consequences by living in gated compounds, by drinking bottled water and so on. And within the last couple of years, it's been obvious that the elite in the business world correctly perceive that they can advance their short-term interest by doing things that are
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I grew up in the...
looks so much like the one I walked away from four years ago. We've broken the world into us and them, only emerging from our bunkers long enough to lob rhetorical grenades at the other camp. We write off half the country as out-of-touch liberal elites or racist misogynist bullies.
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Nationalism vs....
of a lot of the anger that's propelled us to where we are is because of the legitimate concerns about job loss. Work is gone, a traditional way of life has gone, and it's no wonder that people are furious about that. And in general, they have blamed globalism, global elites,
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On sincere and authentic...
us to Toynbee join be said in this study of civilization the civilizations emerge countries emerge and there are two paths one could be a path of an lete that there will be elites who will cover and that's what you know people emerge an elite that is there for the
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Why Brexit happened --...
the concept disappeared almost without a trace. Globalization has been taken to support a neoliberal agenda. It's perceived to be part of an elite agenda rather than something that benefits all. And it needs to be reclaimed on a far more inclusive basis
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The complicated history...
Certain surf breaks were strickly reserved for the elite. But it wasn't just a solemn affair. Surfers competed and wagered on who could ride the farthest, the fastest, or catch the biggest wave with superior skill, granting respect,
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Mummified Child...
the death of the maiden a shift from a diet of vegetables and potatoes was changed to the food of the elite maize an animal protein
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Nature's Greatest...
a few elite males the majority are doomed never to breathe
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The history of marriage...
multiple simultaneous marriage. And even today, less than a quarter of the world's hundreds of different cultures prohibit it. But just because something was allowed doesn't mean it was always possible. Demographic realities, as well as the link between marriage and wealth, meant that even though rulers and elites
Video examples
Are athletes really...
a self-sorting for bodies that fit certain sports, and athletes' bodies became more different from one another. Today, rather than the same size as the average elite high jumper, the average elite shot-putter is two and a half inches taller and 130 pounds heavier. And this happened throughout the sports world.
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Why societies collapse PIPE...
able to insulate themselves from consequences by living in gated compounds, by drinking bottled water and so on. And within the last couple of years, it's been obvious that the elite in the business world correctly perceive that they can advance their short-term interest by doing things that are
Video examples
I grew up in the...
looks so much like the one I walked away from four years ago. We've broken the world into us and them, only emerging from our bunkers long enough to lob rhetorical grenades at the other camp. We write off half the country as out-of-touch liberal elites or racist misogynist bullies.
Video examples
Nationalism vs....
of a lot of the anger that's propelled us to where we are is because of the legitimate concerns about job loss. Work is gone, a traditional way of life has gone, and it's no wonder that people are furious about that. And in general, they have blamed globalism, global elites,
Video examples
On sincere and authentic...
us to Toynbee join be said in this study of civilization the civilizations emerge countries emerge and there are two paths one could be a path of an lete that there will be elites who will cover and that's what you know people emerge an elite that is there for the
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Why Brexit happened --...
the concept disappeared almost without a trace. Globalization has been taken to support a neoliberal agenda. It's perceived to be part of an elite agenda rather than something that benefits all. And it needs to be reclaimed on a far more inclusive basis
Video examples
The complicated history...
Certain surf breaks were strickly reserved for the elite. But it wasn't just a solemn affair. Surfers competed and wagered on who could ride the farthest, the fastest, or catch the biggest wave with superior skill, granting respect,
Video examples
Mummified Child...
the death of the maiden a shift from a diet of vegetables and potatoes was changed to the food of the elite maize an animal protein
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Nature's Greatest...
a few elite males the majority are doomed never to breathe
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Keith Thurman
American Boxer
I don't think about losing or worry about losing. I'm not afraid to let it go and I don't care if you beat me. If you do, that means you were the better man, but only elite fighters can beat me. There can't be shame in losing because you are up against great competition and there's always that chance.
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Nawal El Saadawi
Egyptian Writer
What makes revolutionary thought unique is its clarity and dignity, and its clear grasp of freedom and justice: simple, clear words that are understood without the need for any help from elite writers or thinkers.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
Countries that will not tax their elite who expect us to come in and help them serve their people are just not going to get the kind of help from us that historically they may have.
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Joyce Maynard
American Writer
I have long observed that the act of writing is viewed, by some, as an elite and otherworldly act, all the more so if a person isn't paid for what she writes.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
The Kennedy lifestyle is something that is looked upon favorably by the elites throughout our culture, both political and social.
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Joshua Wong
Chinese Activist
What I hope is that politics shouldn't be dominated by the pro-Chinese elite; it should be related to everyone's daily life.
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Ilkay Gundogan
German Athlete
The elite footballers of one country meet at the national team and it's an honour for me to be among them.
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Hugo Chavez
Statesman
We must confront the privileged elite who have destroyed a large part of the world.
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Marcos Maidana
I want to be one of the elite fighters in the world.
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Andre Ward
American Athlete
I only ever give praise to elite fighters.
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Keith Thurman
American Boxer
I don't think about losing or worry about losing. I'm not afraid to let it go and I don't care if you beat me. If you do, that means you were the better man, but only elite fighters can beat me. There can't be shame in losing because you are up against great competition and there's always that chance.
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Nawal El Saadawi
Egyptian Writer
What makes revolutionary thought unique is its clarity and dignity, and its clear grasp of freedom and justice: simple, clear words that are understood without the need for any help from elite writers or thinkers.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
Countries that will not tax their elite who expect us to come in and help them serve their people are just not going to get the kind of help from us that historically they may have.
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Joyce Maynard
American Writer
I have long observed that the act of writing is viewed, by some, as an elite and otherworldly act, all the more so if a person isn't paid for what she writes.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
The Kennedy lifestyle is something that is looked upon favorably by the elites throughout our culture, both political and social.
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Joshua Wong
Chinese Activist
What I hope is that politics shouldn't be dominated by the pro-Chinese elite; it should be related to everyone's daily life.
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Ilkay Gundogan
German Athlete
The elite footballers of one country meet at the national team and it's an honour for me to be among them.
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Hugo Chavez
Statesman
We must confront the privileged elite who have destroyed a large part of the world.
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Marcos Maidana
I want to be one of the elite fighters in the world.
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Andre Ward
American Athlete
I only ever give praise to elite fighters.
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