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intelligentsia

/ɪntɪliːdʒɪˈntsiːə/ noun · British & US
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What does intelligentsia mean?

noun

A social class of educated people, especially intellectuals and artists, who are influential in shaping public opinion and culture.

Example

"The intelligentsia of the city rallied to support the arts program."

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