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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

'Elite \['E]`lite"\ ([=a]`l[=e]t"), n. [F., fr. ['e]lire to
   choose, L. eligere. See Elect.]
   1. A choice or select body; the flower; as, the ['e]lite of
      society.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. See Army organization, Switzerland.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Thesaurus Results for 'Elite:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

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