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10 Language-to-English DictionariesElite Unit
/ɪˈliːt ˈjuːnɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A specialized group within a larger organization, often tasked with high-stakes or critical operations.
"The elite unit was deployed for the rescue mission due to their advanced training and expertise." - 2
A team or division recognized for superior performance or capability.
"The elite unit of the military is known for its rigorous selection process and exceptional skills."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'elite' originates from the Latin word 'eligere', meaning 'to choose'. It evolved through Old French 'elite' in the 14th century, referring to a select group. 'Unit' comes from the Latin 'unitas', meaning 'oneness' or 'unity', used in English since the late 14th century to denote a single entity or component.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Elite Unit" is said worldwide
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Unité d'élite
Transliteration: uniˈte deˈlit
"L'unité d'élite a été déployée pour la mission de sauvetage."
Elitetruppe
Transliteration: eˈliːtəˌtʁʊpə
"Die Elitetruppe wurde für die Rettungsmission eingesetzt."
Unità d'élite
Transliteration: uniˈta dɛˈlite
"L'unità d'élite è stata chiamata per la missione di salvataggio."
Unidad de élite
Transliteration: uniˈðað ðe eˈlite
"La unidad de élite fue desplegada para la misión de rescate."
Unidade de elite
Transliteration: uniˈdadʒ dʒi eˈlitʃi
"A unidade de elite foi chamada para a missão de resgate."
विशिष्ट इकाई
Transliteration: vishisht ikai
"विशिष्ट इकाई को बचाव मिशन के लिए तैनात किया गया।"
精英部队
Transliteration: jīngyīng bùduì
"精英部队被派遣执行救援任务。"
엘리트 부대
Transliteration: eliteu budae
"엘리트 부대가 구조 임무를 위해 배치되었습니다."
エリート部隊
Transliteration: erīto butai
"エリート部隊が救助ミッションのために派遣されました。"
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