elite
adjective/eɪˈliːt/, /ɪˈliːt/
/eɪˈliːt/, /ɪˈliːt/
[only before noun]- 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.
- an elite group of senior officials
- an elite military academy
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- (especially in sport) having or showing the greatest ability at the highest level of competition
- an elite athlete/swimmer/runner
- the world of elite sports
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