élite

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élite

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Unadapted borrowing from French élite.

adjective more élite · most élite

alternative Alternative spelling of elite Ben-Gurion’s legacy has been an enduring one. The projection of a national consensus, the domination of the state over other political actors, and the hegemony exercised over decision-making by a largely Ashkanazim élite remain features of Israeli politics today.

noun élites

alternative Alternative spelling of elite A hush had fallen over the élite in the ballroom, as a broad path was cleared for the throne. Lepold sat on it now, hands solidly on its arms, head high, face frozen.

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"élite." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9lite. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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élite. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9lite

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"élite." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9lite.

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@misc{e_lite_2026,
  title = {élite},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/%C3%A9lite},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}