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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any group that is not an elite.

Adjective

1. 1
   Not a member of the elite. not-comparable

   "For the nonelite, seeing the inauguration in Washington involves standing on the Mall[…]"

Example

More examples

"For the nonelite, seeing the inauguration in Washington involves standing on the Mall[…]"

Etymology

From non- + elite.

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