elite status
collocation in Englishmeaningsofeliteandstatus
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withstatusorelite.
elite
adjective[before noun]
uk/iˈliːt/us/iˈliːt/
belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in ...
See more atelite
status
noun
uk/ˈsteɪ.təs/us/ˈsteɪ.t̬əs/
an accepted or official position, especially in a ...
See more atstatus
(Definition ofeliteandstatusfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofelite status
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
As evidenced by the rumors that spread throughout groups of ex-soldiers, many askaris saw membership as the key to maintainingelitestatus.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Colonial officials were incorrect, however, in believing that the vast majority of ex-servicemen had abandoned notions ofelitestatusand superiority.
From theCambridge English Corpus
It is required for access toelitestatus.
From theCambridge English Corpus
She also notes that factory ownership clearly no longer conferred automaticelitestatus, for the factories were now owned by men whose main activities lay in other occupations.
From theCambridge English Corpus
English was seen as the window toelitestatusunder the colonial government.
From theCambridge English Corpus
As a result of theirelitestatus, these theatres aligned themselves with the interests of the monarchy and became cultural representatives of the state, conscious and careful of their image.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Luos feel entitled and bitter at having their presumedelitestatusreversed.
From theCambridge English Corpus
This article explores the nature of thiselitestatus, and the means by which group members have responded to particular indicators at the expense of others.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Usually these troops embody a moreelitestatusthan other imperial forces, including the regular armed forces, and maintain special rights, privileges and traditions.
From
Wikipedia
In the 3rd century, they were no longer socially superior to their auxiliary counterparts (although they may have retained theirelitestatusin military terms).
From
Wikipedia
This philanthropy allowed these patrons to publicize theirelitestatusoutside the state realm and promoted the growth of a society of gentry.
From
Wikipedia
It took some time before both teams regained theelitestatusthey enjoyed in the 1990s.
From
Wikipedia
However, in military service they achieved anelitestatuswell above what they had experienced as civilians.
From
Wikipedia
She haselitestatusas a judo practitioner, but yearns to avenge her loss in her childhood at the hands of another girl.
From
Wikipedia
The structure in question was apparently the residence of anelitestatuscourtier.
From
Wikipedia
Draco constantly uses hiselitestatusand his father's name and influence to gain advantages and to threaten others.
From
Wikipedia
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofelite
Go to the definition ofstatus
See other collocations withstatus
See other collocations withelite