elite

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elite
n. something which is the best, choicest part of something; socially superior group, upper class; size of type on a typewriter
 
adj. select, choice, upper-class, aristocratic

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Elite
In political and sociological theory, an elite is a small group of powerful people, such as an oligarchy, that controls a disproportionate amount of wealth or political power in society. This group holds a superior position among the ordinary people and exercises greater privilege than the rest of the population.

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Elite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a chain modeling agency that originated in Paris in 1972 and expanded to numerous locations throughout the globe. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.

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elite

Noun
1. a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
(synonym) elite group
(hypernym) upper class, upper crust
(hyponym) chosen, elect
(member-meronym) technocrat

Adjective
1. selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
(synonym) elect
(similar) selected


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Elite (die)
nf. elite, something which is the best, choicest part of something; socially superior group, upper class, high society

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élite
nf. elite, something which is the best, choicest part of something; socially superior group, upper class