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elite

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elite ˈliːt/ noun
plural elites
elite
ˈliːt/
noun
plural elites
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELITE
[count]
: the people who have the most wealth and status in a society : the most successful or powerful group of people usually singular
Elite can be used with either a singular or, more commonly, a plural verb.
US : a person who is a member of an elite : a successful and powerful person usually plural

— elite

adjective, always used before a noun [more elite; most elite]