British EnglishInternational (historical)archivalformal
Holding a position of social prominence or high status, originally referring to the place of honor at a dining table where the salt cellars were placed closer to the host.
Being of the aristocracy or upper class; enjoying privileged status in a social hierarchy.
Examples:
EN: "Sitting above the salt" refers to the place of aristocracy above the common folk.
HI: लोग जाति व्यवस्था से ऊपर
EN: Today's read, "Torte - where everyone is above the salt."