2. Noun. (plural of élite) ¹
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Definition of Elites
1. elite [n] - See also: elite
Lexicographical Neighbors of Elites
Literary usage of Elites
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The City: Urban Communities and Their Problems by Alan S. Berger (1978)
"Evidence on community power leads to the conclusion that a power elite is less
characteristic of cities of even moderate size than are groups of elites, ..."
2. Andes 2020: A New Strategy for the Challenges of Colombia and the Region by Daniel W. Christman, John G. Heimann (2004)
"We recognize that the nature and relative power of elites—whether political, ...
As a whole, however, elites in the Andes typically wield power through ..."
3. Bolivia and Coca: A Study in Dependency by James Painter (1994)
"... Rural elites, and Paste Production Turning coca leaves into cocaine is a
three-stage process. In the first stage, the dried leaves are usually treated ..."
4. State of the Nation: Thailand by Suchit Bunbongkarn (1997)
"The changes have forced the military and civil elites to adjust their role and
given rise to additional bureaucratic leaders, particularly those from the ..."
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