English word elite comes from Old French elit
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| elit | Old French (fro) | |
| elite | English (eng) | A special group or social class of people which have a superior intellectual, social or economic status as, the elite of society.. Someone who is among the best at a certain task. Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.. Representing the choicest or most select of a group. |