Elite
Example: De elite van de stad komt vaak samen voor evenementen.
Definition
"Elite" refers to a group of people considered to be the best or most influential in a particular society or category, often distinguished by wealth, power, talent, or social status. For example, 'The elite of the city often gather for events.'
Etymology
The word "elite" comes from the Old French term 'élite,' meaning 'chosen' or 'select.' It originates from the Latin 'eligere,' which means 'to choose.' Did you know that the word originally implied being specially chosen or selected from a larger group?
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"Elite" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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