elite
elite
the best or most powerful group in a society
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elite with Russian translation
elite usage examples
Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.
The elite often control the biggest companies.
Его пригласили войти в политическую элиту.
He was invited to join the political elite.
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elite synonyms
What's the difference between elite / upper class / ruling class / aristocracy / ruling elite
элита — the best or most powerful group in a society
The elite often control the biggest companies.
Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.
Exact match: the best or most powerful group in a society.
The country's elite control much of the economy.
Элита страны контролирует большую часть экономики.
The highest social class, especially in terms of wealth, upbringing, and status.
She grew up in the upper class and attended private schools.
Она выросла в высшем классе и училась в частных школах.
The social group that actually holds political power and controls society.
The ruling class resisted any major reforms.
Правящий класс сопротивлялся любым серьёзным реформам.
A social class of people with inherited rank, titles, and traditional privilege; often historical or very formal.
The old aristocracy owned much of the land.
Старая аристократия владела большей частью земли.
The small group of elite people who hold power and make important decisions.
The ruling elite met behind closed doors.
Правящая элита собралась за закрытыми дверями.
The powerful official, political, or social system and the people connected with it.
The newspaper criticized the political establishment.
Газета критиковала политический истеблишмент.
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How to pronounce elite and what this word means
elite translation: элита. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce elite
/ɪˈliːt/
elite translation
элита
elite examples
The elite often control the biggest companies.
elite transcription
/ɪˈliːt/, /ɪˈliːt/
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elite meaning: what does it mean?
the best or most powerful group in a society
elite pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
elite is pronounced as /ɪˈliːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
elite definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The elite often control the biggest companies. Translation: Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.
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