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elite

elite

Meaning of elite

English

the best or most powerful group in a society

Русский

лучшие и самые влиятельные люди в обществе

elite

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪˈliːt/
American English
/ɪˈliːt/

elite with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом elite

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

7 сочетаний

Элита общества

The elite of society
the political elite
политическая элита

The political elite opposed the proposed spending cuts.

Политическая элита выступила против предложенных сокращений расходов.

the ruling elite
правящая элита

The ruling elite faced growing criticism from students.

Правящая элита столкнулась с растущей критикой со стороны студентов.

  • the business eliteделовая элита

Лучшие из лучших

The very best
elite athletes
спортсмены высшего уровня

Elite athletes trained at the new sports center.

Спортсмены высшего уровня тренировались в новом спортивном центре.

an elite unit
элитное подразделение

An elite unit guarded the entrance to the compound.

Элитное подразделение охраняло вход на территорию комплекса.

  • an elite schoolэлитная школа
  • join the eliteвойти в элиту

elite usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The elite often control the biggest companies.

Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

He was invited to join the political elite.

Его пригласили войти в политическую элиту.

elite synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between elite, upper class, establishment, ruling class, ruling elite, and aristocracy

U
🇬🇧English
upper class

top social class by birth and wealth

B2often

ENShe grew up in the upper class and attended private schools.

establishment
🇬🇧English

the powerful people who run a society

B2often

ENThe newspaper criticized the political establishment.

Advanced: broader words

R
🇬🇧English
ruling class

the class that holds power

B2rare word

ENThe ruling class resisted any major reforms.

R
🇬🇧English
ruling elite

the part of the elite that governs

B2rare word

ENThe ruling elite met behind closed doors.

A
🇬🇧English
aristocracy

hereditary nobility

B2rare word

ENThe old aristocracy owned much of the land.

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Questions about this word

What does elite mean?

the best or most powerful group in a society

How do you pronounce elite?

elite is pronounced [ɪˈliːt].

How is elite used in a sentence?

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

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