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Definition rarefied in American English

rarefied adjective

adjective
/ˈrerəˌfaɪd/
1

intended for a small group of people who are very intelligent, rich, powerful, etc. This word often shows that you think people like this believe they are better than ordinary people

Example

a glimpse into the rarefied world of the super-rich

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2

rarefied air does not contain much oxygen

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Definition rarefied in American English