Cool MateMeaning of Elite
In simple words: The best or highest in a group.
Elite in a sentence
- an elite group of senior officials
- an elite military academy
- an elite athlete/swimmer/runner
- the world of elite sports
How to use Elite
Used to describe people or groups with superior skills or qualities. Avoid in casual conversations unless referring to a specific context like sports or education.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'elite' as 'a-lead' — the leaders of any group.
Related words
Collocations with Elite
- elite group
- elite athlete
- elite status
- elite university
Common mistakes with Elite
- Confused with 'eliteness', which is a less common noun form.
- Using 'elite' to describe average individuals, which is incorrect.
Elite appears in
Elite in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نخبة
الأفضل أو الأعلى في مجموعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অভিজাত
একটি দলের মধ্যে সেরা বা সর্বোচ্চ।
- GermanDeutsch
Elite
Die Besten oder Höchsten in einer Gruppe.
- SpanishEspañol
Élite
Lo mejor o lo más alto de un grupo.
- Persianفارسی
نخبه
بهترین یا بالاترین در یک گروه.
- FrenchFrançais
Élite
Le meilleur ou le plus haut dans un groupe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एलीट
किसी समूह में सबसे अच्छा या सबसे ऊँचा।
- ItalianItaliano
Élite
Il meglio o il più alto in un gruppo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Elite
O melhor ou o mais alto em um grupo.
- RussianРусский
Элита
Лучшие или самые высокие в группе.
- Urduاردو
اشرافی، بہترین
کسی گروہ میں سب سے بہترین یا اعلیٰ۔
- Chinese中文
精英
一个群体中最好或最高的部分。
More words like Elite
- Exclusive
- Superior
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Elite
What does Elite mean?
The best or highest in a group.
What is the definition of Elite?
belonging to a group of people in society that is small in number but powerful and with a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc.
How do you use Elite in a sentence?
an elite group of senior officials
Can you give another example of Elite?
an elite military academy
What are synonyms for Elite?
Common alternatives include exclusive, privileged, top-tier, superior.
What is the opposite of Elite?
Opposite meanings include ordinary, common, average.
What words go with Elite?
It commonly pairs with elite group, elite athlete, elite status, elite university.
What are common mistakes when using Elite?
Confused with 'eliteness', which is a less common noun form. Using 'elite' to describe average individuals, which is incorrect.
How do you pronounce Elite?
US: /["/eɪˈliːt//ɪˈliːt/"]/, UK: /["/eɪˈliːt//ɪˈliːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Elite?
Used to describe people or groups with superior skills or qualities. Avoid in casual conversations unless referring to a specific context like sports or education.
What CEFR level is Elite?
"Elite" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.