Elect (Noun)
Meaning
An exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The wealthy elite formed a tight-knit circle of the elect who controlled the city's politics.
- Only a select few were considered part of the elect, with access to the inner workings of the government.
- As one of the elect, she was privy to confidential information that the general public was not.
- The elect who ran the corporation were known for their ruthless business tactics and disregard for the environment.
- Membership in the exclusive club was reserved for the elect, who were handpicked by the organization's leaders.