elite

noun

A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.

Someone who is among the best at a certain task.

(typography) A typeface with 12 characters per inch.

adjective

Representing the choicest or most select of a group.

Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.

Roots

legolit- · Latin · gather, choose

Synonyms for elite

aristocracyn cliquen coterien camarillan cabaln cadren

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