La haute société
Example: La haute société influençait fortement les décisions politiques au XIXe siècle.
Definition
"La haute société" refers to the upper class or elite group in society, typically composed of wealthy and influential individuals who hold significant social, economic, or political power, often shaping cultural norms and decisions within a historical context.
Etymology
The term "la haute société" comes from French, where "haute" means 'high' or 'upper' and "société" means 'society.' It literally translates to 'high society,' referring to the top social class. The phrase has been used historically to describe aristocrats and influential elites.
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