a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in termsof ability or qualities. "the elite of Britain's armed forces" synonyms:.
best, pick, cream, crème de lacr
…ème, flower, nonpareil, elect; More.
high society, jetset, beautiful people, beau monde, haut monde,glitterati;.
aristocracy,nobility, upper class.
"hobnobbing withSouthport's elite".
antonyms:.
dregs.
a group or class of people seen as having the greatest powerand influence within a society, especially because of their wealthor privilege..
"the country's governing elite".
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a size of letter in typewriting, with 12 characters to theinch (about 4.7 to the centimeter).. (MORE)