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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.
people / nation
'das Volk' and 'die Elite' are in clear contrast when 'das Volk' means the common people or ordinary people. 'die Elite', by contrast, is a small group that has especially great power, influence, or prestige. This contrast often appears in political or social texts. In this meaning, 'das Volk' can sometimes sound derogatory or combative, depending on the context. 'die Elite' does not mean all people, but only a selected or powerful group.
In diesem Club trifft sich vor allem die wirtschaftliche Elite der Stadt.
In this club, it is mainly the city's business elite that meets.
Viele Demonstranten riefen, dass die Regierung mehr auf das Volk hören soll.
Many demonstrators shouted that the government should listen more to the people.