De elite
Example: De elite van de samenleving heeft vaak invloedrijke posities.
Definition
"De elite" refers to the group of people in society who hold the most power, influence, or privilege, often occupying important leadership or decision-making roles. For example, "De elite van de samenleving heeft vaak invloedrijke posities" means the elite of society often have influential positions.
Etymology
The term "de elite" comes from the French word 'élite,' which originally meant 'selection' or 'chosen group.' It entered Dutch and other languages to describe a select group distinguished by superior qualities or status. Did you know that 'élite' originally referred to grain that was sifted and chosen for its quality?
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"De elite" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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