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элита

elite

Meaning of элита

the best or most powerful group in a society

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Russian[ɪˈlʲitə]
elite
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элита with English translation

элита usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The elite often control the biggest companies.

Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He was invited to join the political elite.

Его пригласили войти в политическую элиту.

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элита belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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мамаmom

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What's the difference between элита / элитарный / избранный / привилегированный / высший

🇷🇺Russian
элита

elite — the best or most powerful group in a society

B2Often

The elite often control the biggest companies.

Элита часто контролирует крупнейшие компании.

Э
🇷🇺Russian
элита

The main word for the best or most powerful group in society.

B2Very Often

The political elite made a new decision.

Политическая элита приняла новое решение.

Э
🇷🇺Russian
элитарный

Means 'relating to the elite' or 'intended for a select group'; it usually describes a quality, status, or circle rather than the group itself.

B2Often

This elite education is available to only a few.

Это элитарное образование доступно немногим.

И
🇷🇺Russian
избранный

Emphasizes being chosen from many; it can sound more elevated, literary, or religious than 'elite'.

B2Often

A select group of people was invited to the meeting.

Избранный круг людей был приглашён на встречу.

П
🇷🇺Russian
привилегированный

Means 'having privileges'; the focus is not on being the best, but on having special rights, benefits, or advantages.

B2Often

The privileged class had access to the best resources.

Привилегированный класс имел доступ к лучшим ресурсам.

В
🇷🇺Russian
высший

Denotes the highest level in rank, quality, or status; it is broader than 'elite' and does not always refer to a group of people.

B2Often

The upper class of society lived in a separate district.

Высший класс общества жил в отдельном районе.

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How to pronounce элита and what this word means

элита translation: elite. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce элита

[ɪˈlʲitə]

элита translation

elite

элита examples

The elite often control the biggest companies.

элита transcription

[ɪˈlʲitə]

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элита meaning: what does it mean?

лучшие и самые влиятельные люди в обществе

элита pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

элита is pronounced as [ɪˈlʲitə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

элита 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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