The ruling elite
Example: The ruling elite shaped policies that influenced the nation's future.
Definition
"The ruling elite" refers to a small, privileged group of people who hold significant power and influence over political, economic, or social decisions in a society or country. They often shape policies and control resources that affect the broader population.
Etymology
The phrase "the ruling elite" combines "ruling," derived from Old English 'rīran,' meaning to govern or control, and "elite," from French 'élite,' meaning the chosen or best part of a group. Together, it describes a select group holding authority and power.
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"The ruling elite" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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