\ ˌkȯr-dā-ˈlēt
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plural corps d'elite\
ˌkȯr-dā-ˈlēt
or ˌkȯrz-dā-
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or ˌkȯrz-dā-
\
Definition of corps d'elite
1
: a body of picked troops
2
: a group of the best people in a category
Synonyms for corps d'elite
Synonyms
- A-list,
- aristocracy,
- best,
- choice,
- cream,
- crème de la crème,
- elect,
- elite,
- fat,
- flower,
- illuminati,
- pick,
- pink,
- pride,
- priesthood,
- prime,
- royalty,
- upper crust
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“Corps d'elite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corps%20d%27elite. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of corps d'elite was in 1832
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