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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieselite
Pronunciation / Transliteration: eh-leet
"A elite da cidade se reuniu para um evento especial."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category.
"The elite of the city gathered for the annual gala."
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Representing the best or most skilled members of a group.
"She attended an elite university known for its rigorous academic standards."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'elite' originates from the Latin word 'eligere', meaning 'to choose'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, evolving to denote a select group of individuals who are considered superior in terms of ability, quality, or status.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Elite" is said worldwide
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élite
Transliteration: el-eet
"L'élite de la société s'est réunie pour discuter des enjeux."
Elite
Transliteration: eh-leet-eh
"Die Elite der Stadt traf sich zu einem Galaabend."
élite
Transliteration: eh-leet
"L'élite culturale si è riunita per un convegno."
élite
Transliteration: eh-leet
"La élite de la sociedad se reunió para discutir el futuro."
elite
Transliteration: eh-leet
"A elite da cidade se reuniu para um evento especial."
अभिजात वर्ग
Transliteration: abhijat varg
"शहर का अभिजात वर्ग एकत्रित हुआ।"
精英
Transliteration: jīngyīng
"城市的精英们聚集在一起讨论问题。"
엘리트
Transliteration: el-liteu
"도시의 엘리트들이 모여 회의를 했다."
エリート
Transliteration: erīto
"都市のエリートたちが集まった。"
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