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elite
A small group of people who are considered the best, most powerful, or most influential in a particular field, such as politics, business, or science.
Die politische Elite des Landes traf sich zu einer Krisensitzung.
The country's political elite met for a crisis meeting.
The adjective 'elitär' (elitist) is derived directly from 'Elite' (elite). It describes an attitude or behavior that sees itself as belonging to an elite and often sets itself apart from others.
Sein elitärer Freundeskreis war für Außenstehende nur schwer zugänglich.
His elitist circle of friends was difficult for outsiders to access.
To specify the area of the elite, the word is often combined with adjectives. Common combinations are 'die politische Elite' (the political elite), 'die wirtschaftliche Elite' (the economic elite), or 'die kulturelle Elite' (the cultural elite).
Die wirtschaftliche Elite des Landes diskutierte über neue Investitionen.
The country's economic elite discussed new investments.
After 'die Elite' (the elite), a genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from) is often used to show membership in a larger group. The pattern is 'die Elite + genitive/von + group.'
Die Elite der Wissenschaft traf sich bei einer internationalen Konferenz.
The elite of the scientific world met at an international conference.
guard
Elite and Garde can both refer to an influential group. Elite emphasizes the group’s outstanding status; Garde, especially in “alte Garde,” focuses more on the fact that its members have long belonged to an established circle.
Diese mächtigen Politiker gehören zur Elite des Landes.
These powerful politicians belong to the country’s elite.
Diese langjährigen Politiker gehören zur alten Garde des Landes.
These long-serving politicians belong to the country’s old guard.
