elite

noun
UK: /ɪˈliːt/
US: /iˈliːt/

  1. A small group of powerful people.

    1. Only the elite can enter this club.
    2. The social elite often attend charity events and exclusive parties.

  2. The best or most skilled members of a group.

    1. This school is for the academic elite.
    2. Only the elite athletes competed in the final round of the tournament.

Synonyms

nobility aristocracy finest best choice exclusive
elite adjective

  1. Belonging to a select or privileged group.

    1. This is an elite school.
    2. The elite security forces protect the president at all times.

  2. Representing the best of its kind.

    1. The military unit has elite training programs.
    2. The team's elite performance secured their place in the championship game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elite" in English means: A small group of powerful people., The best or most skilled members of a group..

The phonetic transcription of "elite" is /ɪˈliːt/ in British English and /iˈliːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elite": nobility, aristocracy, finest, best, choice, exclusive.

Example usage of "elite": "Only the elite can enter this club.". More examples on the page.