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Originally Posted by djplong
At what point did 'elite' become a bad word?
When I'm sick, I'd like an ELITE doctor.
When I'm watching the Red Sox, I'm hoping they put an ELITE pitcher on the mound.
When it comes to diagnosing PC problems and certain areas of programming and database work, I consider myself to be one of the ELITE, thanks to 30 years professional experience.
Our troops - are they not considered ELITE?
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I suggest that you look up the definition of "elitist". It's a tad bit less flattering than "elite".
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n.
The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.
The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.
Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.
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You're right, "elite" is not a bad word, but elitism is something that we should all hope to avoid.