elite's
Belonging to few
Elite's is the possessive form of elite, referring to something belonging to or associated with a select, privileged group: the elite's grip on power, the elite's preferred neighborhoods.
It can also be singular, referring to one elite person's possessions or qualities: Each elite's influence extends through different networks.
Rule by hereditary elite
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- upper classWealthiest societal stratum
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- exclusivityState of being limited
high society · old money · establishment · bluebloods · gentry · patricians · inner circle · jet set
Experts in a field
- intellectualsPeople of scholarly pursuits
- Ivy LeagueElite university athletic conference
- OxbridgeCombined name, two universities
- institutionsEstablished organizations or practices
fellowships · laureates · faculty · tenure · research · think tanks · intelligentsia · academia
Outstanding quality or merit
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- masteryComplete skill or control
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
expertise · prowess · talent · skill · top-tier · championship · world-class · distinction
Elite unconventional warfare troops
- commandosElite assault troops
- Navy SEALsElite maritime combat specialists
- Delta ForceElite Army special missions unit
- SASThree-letter acronym, multiple meanings
operators · warriors · training · selection · missions · tactical · covert · specialized
Sports competitors
- championsContest winners, top performers
- professionalsSkilled, paid practitioners
- OlympiansGreek gods or top athletes
- all-starsSelected elite players
varsity · draft picks · prospects · recruits · training · performance · competition · rankings
aristocracy
Rule by hereditary elite
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- upper classWealthiest societal stratum
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
exclusivity · high society · old money · establishment · bluebloods · gentry · patricians · inner circle · jet set · ruling class
scholars
Experts in a field
- intellectualsPeople of scholarly pursuits
- Ivy LeagueElite university athletic conference
- OxbridgeCombined name, two universities
institutions · fellowships · laureates · faculty · tenure · research · think tanks · intelligentsia · academia · admissions
excellence
Outstanding quality or merit
- superiorityHigher rank or quality
- masteryComplete skill or control
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
achievement · expertise · prowess · talent · skill · top-tier · championship · world-class · distinction · preeminence
special forces
Elite unconventional warfare troops
- commandosElite assault troops
- Navy SEALsElite maritime combat specialists
- Delta ForceElite Army special missions unit
SAS · operators · warriors · training · selection · missions · tactical · covert · specialized · Rangers
athletes
Sports competitors
- championsContest winners, top performers
- professionalsSkilled, paid practitioners
- OlympiansGreek gods or top athletes
all-stars · varsity · draft picks · prospects · recruits · training · performance · competition · rankings · scholarships
elite'smasses
Bulk or populace
everyone's · public's · majority's · outsiders · crowd's
- elite squadHighly trained select group
- elite institutionExclusive high-status organization
- the eliteMost powerful group
- elite unitsBest-trained military groups
- elite athletesBest in their sport
- elite forcesPremier military personnel