élite

1.名詞C1

釋義

the small group of people in a society who hold the most power, influence, money, or special training

例句

Dario quickly learned the city elite controlled most museum funding.

collocation: city elite

Valentina felt awkward when the political elite filled the private hall.

collocation: political elite

同義詞

aristocracy
narrower and often linked to inherited rank rather than broad modern influence
upper class
focuses on social class and family background more than skill or training
establishment
stresses people and institutions already controlling public life

反義詞

the elite

elite + field noun

This noun usually names the group as a whole rather than one person. It is often narrowed by a field word such as political, business, or cultural.

❌He is an élite.

✅He is part of the élite.

💡the noun usually refers to the group as a whole, not a single member.

élite — noun