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elite +‎ -ness

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eliteness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being elite.
    • 2009 February 1, Peter Baker, “New Symbol of Elite Access: E-Mail to the Chief”, in New York Times[1]:
      Former President George W. Bush provided fewer opportunities for the elite to demonstrate their eliteness by virtually abandoning state dinners, but there were invitations to his Texas ranch to clear brush, a dubious distinction, perhaps, during 100-degree Crawford summers.

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