1. The most privileged and influential members of society, typically distinguished by wealth, education, power, or social status
The social elites gathered at the exclusive gala to discuss economic policies.
As elites sociais se reuniram no gala exclusivo para discutir políticas econômicas.
2. A group of people considered superior in their society due to their socioeconomic position or cultural capital
The social elites of the country control most of the major corporations.
As elites sociais do país controlam a maioria das grandes corporações.