# elites

Pronunciation: say "i-LEETS" US /ɪˈlits/, UK/AUS /ɪˈliːts/

## Noun

1. Plural of elite. — plural of elite
   - Simple: Plural of elite. Use this form when talking about more than one elite person or group.
   - _Political elites gathered behind closed doors to shape the new policy._
   - _The reforms threatened the privileges of the old landed elites._

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