elite

US /iˈliːt/

UK /iˈliːt/

B2

noun

  • The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society

adjecitve

  • Belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society

Examples

These people form an elite who have the power to make decisions.

a club for members of the business elite