L'élite
Example: L'élite culturale influenza profondamente le decisioni politiche nazionali.
Definition
"L'élite" refers to a select group of people who hold significant cultural, political, or social influence within a society. This group often shapes important decisions and trends, as in the example phrase where the cultural elite profoundly influences national political decisions.
Etymology
The term "l'élite" comes from the French word 'élite,' meaning 'chosen' or 'select.' It entered Italian usage through cultural and intellectual exchanges, reflecting a group distinguished by superior qualities or status. Did you know that the word originally stems from the Latin 'eligere,' meaning 'to choose'?
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