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elites

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/ɪˈliːts/ · e-lites

A group of people or entities that hold a superior status or power within a society.

Meanings

nounformal

A group of people or entities that hold a superior status or power within a society.

ایسے لوگوں یا اداروں کا ایک گروہ جو کسی معاشرے میں اعلیٰ حیثیت یا طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔

نخبه

nukhba

Synonyms

upper classhigh societynobilityاعلیٰ طبقہاعلیٰ معاشرہشہزادے

Antonyms

massescommon peopleplebeiansعوامعام لوگپھانچ عوام

Common Collocations

  • intellectual elites
  • political elites
  • financial elites

Example Sentences

The elites in the country often make decisions that affect the general populace.

ملک میں نخبه اکثر فیصلے کرتے ہیں جو عوام پر اثر انداز ہوتے ہیں۔

Mulk mein nukhba aksar faislay karte hain jo awaam par asar andaaz hotay hain.

Education is often said to be a privilege of the elites.

کہا جاتا ہے کہ تعلیم اکثر نخبه کا ایک امتیاز ہے۔

Kaha jata hai ke taleem aksar nukhba ka aik imtiyaaz hai.

The elites have access to resources that the average citizen does not.

نخبه کے پاس وہ وسائل ہیں جو اوسط شہری کے پاس نہیں ہیں۔

Nukhba ke paas woh wasail hain jo ausat shehri ke paas nahi hain.

Easily Confused With

elite:Elite refers to the singular or collective status of a select group, while elites is the plural form referring to multiple such groups.

Word Family

eligibility
nounاہلیت
elect
verbمنتخب کرنا
selection
nounچناؤ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'elite' group at the top of a pyramid, with many below.

Picture a small group in expensive suits at a glamorous party.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونچی لہر کے اونچے سپنے

oonchi lehar ke oonche sapne

High waves dream high dreams.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "élite" — to choose or to select

First known use: 19th century

The word 'elite' entered English in the late 19th century, originally from the French word 'élite', which has roots in the Latin 'eligere' meaning 'to choose'.