La élite
Example: La élite política controla gran parte de los recursos del país.
Definition
"La élite" refers to a small group of people who hold significant power, influence, or privileges in a society, often controlling major resources or decision-making processes, as in the example phrase where the political elite control much of the country's resources.
Etymology
The term "la élite" comes from the French word 'élite,' meaning 'chosen' or 'select.' It entered Spanish to describe a select group distinguished by superiority in social status, intellect, or power. Did you know that originally, 'élite' referred to the best grains separated during winnowing?
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"La élite" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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