De machtselite
Example: De machtselite besliste over het lot van het hele land.
Definition
"De machtselite" refers to a small, influential group of people who hold significant power and control over political, economic, or social decisions within a country or organization. This elite group often makes critical decisions affecting the fate of the whole nation.
Etymology
The term "de machtselite" originates from Dutch, combining "macht" meaning 'power' and "elite" borrowed from French, meaning 'the chosen or best group.' Did you know? The word "elite" originally described the best part of a military force before expanding to social and political spheres.
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"De machtselite" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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the ruling elite