🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

精英俱乐部

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jīngyīng jùlèbù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Elite-club/eɪˈliːt klʌb/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #45000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这家私人会所实际上是一个精英俱乐部。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An exclusive organization or society restricted to individuals who possess high social, financial, or professional status.

    "Membership in the elite-club requires unanimous approval by the board of directors."
  2. 2

    A high-performing group of organizations or entities at the absolute top tier of a specific competitive field.

    "The tech startup finally managed to break into the elite-club of unicorn companies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'elite,' derived from the Latin 'eligere' meaning to select or choose via Old French, with 'club,' a social organization dating back to the 17th century. Over time, it has evolved to designate exclusive private societies or associations restricted to high-status individuals.

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