elite groups
[ɪˈliːt ɡruːps]
nounpl: elite groups
grupos de elite
1. Small groups of people with the highest status, power, or ability within a society, organization, or field
The elite groups in the tech industry control most of the market share.
Os grupos de elite na indústria de tecnologia controlam a maioria da participação de mercado.
2. Select assemblies or organizations composed of individuals chosen for exceptional skills, achievements, or social standing
Elite groups from various countries participated in the international competition.
Grupos de elite de vários países participaram da competição internacional.
3. Upper echelon circles within institutions, governments, or professions that hold disproportionate influence
Elite groups within the financial sector have significant influence on policy decisions.
Grupos de elite dentro do setor financeiro exercem influência significativa nas decisões políticas.
In Brazilian culture, 'grupos de elite' often refers to historically privileged families and business circles, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where economic power is concentrated. The term carries sociological weight in discussions about inequality and social mobility. In the USA, 'elite groups' frequently appears in political discourse about power structures and meritocracy debates.
NYC Slang
top dogs, big shots, the one percent, movers and shakers
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