Example: L'élite au pouvoir influence souvent les décisions politiques majeures.
Definition
"L'élite au pouvoir" refers to the small, privileged group of individuals who hold significant political authority and influence. This elite often shapes major decisions and policies, wielding control over governmental and societal structures in a given country or organization.
The phrase "l'élite au pouvoir" comes from French, where "élite" means 'the best' or 'select group,' derived from the Latin 'eligere,' meaning 'to choose.' "Au pouvoir" translates as 'in power,' indicating those chosen to hold authority. Did you know that 'élite' originally referred to the chosen or selected members of a community, highlighting their elevated status?
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the ruling elite