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| − | + | "Elite" ([E']''leet'', both noun and adjective) generally means the elect, those selected as the outstanding or most skilled members of a group. | |
| − | + | == Etymology == | |
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| − | [[ | + | French ''élite'', from Old French ''eslite'', from feminine of ''eslit'', past participle of ''eslire to'' choose, from Latin ''eligere''. |
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| + | == Specifically == | ||
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| + | * [[Classic Elite]] - A highly innovative cult computer game from 1984 of unprecedented atmosphere and complexity | ||
| + | * [[Elite (rank)]] - The most distinguished honour attainable in aforementioned game, based on the corresponding rank in the fictional Elite universe | ||
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| + | [[Category:Classic]] | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 21 January 2016
"Elite" ([E']leet, both noun and adjective) generally means the elect, those selected as the outstanding or most skilled members of a group.
Etymology
French élite, from Old French eslite, from feminine of eslit, past participle of eslire to choose, from Latin eligere.
Specifically
- Classic Elite - A highly innovative cult computer game from 1984 of unprecedented atmosphere and complexity
- Elite (rank) - The most distinguished honour attainable in aforementioned game, based on the corresponding rank in the fictional Elite universe
