Superelite
noun
1.
(often used with a plural verb) the choice or best of anything considered collectively, as of a group or class of persons.
2.
(used with a plural verb) persons of the highest class:
Only the elite were there.
3.
a group of persons exercising the major share of authority or influence within a larger group:
the power elite of a major political party.
4.
a type, approximately 10-point in printing-type size, widely used in typewriters and having 12 characters to the inch.
Compare pica1 .
adjective
5.
representing the most choice or select; best:
an elite group of authors.
noun
1.
(sometimes functioning as pl) the most powerful, rich, gifted, or educated members of a group, community, etc
2.
Also called twelve pitch. a typewriter typesize having 12 characters to the inch
adjective
3.
of, relating to, or suitable for an elite; exclusive
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