elite

Pluralelites

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A small group of people who have more money, power, or status than everyone else.

   Like the few kids who always get picked first and get the best of everything.

   The country's elite control most of the land and wealth.

   Only the elite could afford to live in that part of town.

   Similarestablishment, aristocracy

   Oppositemasses

   Note
2. 2
   adjective

   Being among the very best or most carefully chosen in a group.

   Like the top players picked for the best team.

   She trained with an elite team of swimmers.

   Only elite students were accepted into the program.

   Similartop, select, choice, outstanding, exceptional

   Oppositeordinary, average, mediocre

   Note
3. 3
   nouncountable

   A person who is among the very best at something.

   Like the fastest runner who keeps winning every race.

   She became an elite in the world of competitive chess.

   Only an elite can compete at this level.

   Similarexpert, ace, master, star

   Oppositenovice, amateur

   Note
4. 4
   adjective

   Coming from a family of high birth or important social rank.

   Like being born into a royal family with a famous name.

   Her elite background opened many doors for her.

   They came from an elite family with old money.

   Similararistocratic, noble, patrician, privileged

   Oppositehumble, common, lowly, plebeian

   Note
5. 5
   noununcountable

   A typewriter print size that fits 12 letters into each inch.

   Like using smaller handwriting so more words fit on one line.

   She typed the letter in elite to fit more words on each page.

   The old machine could switch to elite for smaller print.

   Note

Showing meanings only. Show all 5