elite

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈliːt/ or /əˈliːt/ or /ɛˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

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Adjective

Positive elite

Comparative more elite

Superlative most elite

1. If something is elite, it is special or exclusive.

Noun

Singular elite

Plural elites

1. (countable & uncountable) The elite is the best part of a group.

   Only the elite can enter this school.

2. (uncountable) Elite is the size of letter in typewriting (12 per inch).

Related words

• elitist