Die Elite
Example: Die Elite der Wissenschaftler trifft sich jährlich zur Konferenz.
Definition
"Die Elite" refers to the group of people considered the best, most skilled, or most powerful in a particular field or society. For example, "die Elite der Wissenschaftler" means the top scientists who gather annually for a conference.
Etymology
The term "die Elite" originates from the French word 'élite', meaning 'chosen' or 'select'. It was adopted into German to describe a select group distinguished by superior qualities or status. Did you know? The word originally implied a group chosen for their excellence or leadership.
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"Die Elite" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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