Synonyms of elite

Noun


1. elite, elite group, upper class, upper crust

usage: a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

Adjective


1. elect, elite, selected (vs. unselected)

usage: selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"

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Definition and meaning of elite (Dictionary)