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элита

Translation of элита

elite

Russian word in Latin letters: elita

Meaning of элита

Russian

лучшие и самые влиятельные люди в обществе

English

the best or most powerful group in a society

elite

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ɪˈlʲitə]
Russian · Female

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  1. The elite often control the biggest companies.

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    Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.

  2. He was invited to join the political elite.

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    Его пригласили войти в политическую элиту.

элита synonyms

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What's the difference between элита, верхушка, and высшее общество

В
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верхушка

Informal, often disapproving: the people at the top.

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В
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высшее общество

High society: about status, not power.

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What does элита mean?

the best or most powerful group in a society

How do you pronounce элита?

элита is pronounced [ɪˈlʲitə], in Latin letters “elita”.

How is элита used in a sentence?

The elite often control the biggest companies. Translation: Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.

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