Meanings
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group.
ایک منتخب گروہ جو اپنی صلاحیت یا خصوصیات کے لحاظ سے باقی گروہ سے بہتر ہوتا ہے۔
نخبة
nukhba
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- elite class
- elite group
- elite status
Example Sentences
The elite of the society often attend exclusive events.
معاشرے کے نخبات اکثر خصوصی تقریبات میں شریک ہوتے ہیں۔
Maashray ke nukhbat aksar khusoosi taqreebat mein shareek hotay hain.
She was part of the elite team that won the championship.
وہ اس نخبة ٹیم کا حصہ تھی جس نے چیمپیئن شپ جیت لی۔
Woh is nukhba team ka hissa thi jis ne championship jeet li.
The elite scholars gathered to discuss the future of education.
ممتاز علماء مستقبل کی تعلیم پر تبادلہ خیال کرنے کے لیے جمع ہوئے۔
Mumtaz ulma mustaqbil ki taleem par tabadla khayal karne ke liye jamaa hue.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'elite' as being at the 'top' or 'best' of a group.
Imagine a crown or a throne that signifies superiority.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ چاہو دوستی بھی اگر آہنی ہے، نہ بنو تم خود کو عام لوگوں کی طرح۔
Na chaho dosti bhi agar aahini hai, Na bano tum khud ko aam logon ki tarah.
Do not seek friendship if you are made of iron, do not become like common people.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عالی ظرف انسان ہمیشہ برتر رہتا ہے۔
Aali zaraf insaan hamesha bartar rehta hai.
A magnanimous person always remains superior.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "élite" — chosen or selected
First known use: 19th century
The word 'elite' originated from the French term 'élite', which means 'chosen' and has been adopted into the English language since the 19th century to denote a select group.