Definition of elite noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a small group of people in a society, etc. who are powerful and have a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc. Public opinion is influenced by the small elite who control the media. The meaning of ELITE is the choice part : cream. How to use elite in a sentence. noun (used with a plural verb), the choicest or best of anything considered collectively , especially of a group or class of people. The elite of the contemporary art scene were all represented at the gallery. At its core, the term “elite” refers to a group or individual regarded as superior in terms of ability, quality, or influence . Traditionally associated with power, education, or skill, “elite” implies a select group distinguished from the average.
