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intelligentsia

 

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Noun intelligentsia has 1 sense
  1. intelligentsia, clerisy - an educated and intellectual elite
    --1 is a kind of elite, elite group
    --1 has particulars: culturati; literati

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Term: Intelligentsia

Description:

The term "intelligentsia" refers to a group or class of highly educated, intellectual individuals who are engaged in intellectual and cultural activities. This social class is characterized by their pursuit of knowledge, critical thinking, and involvement in matters of society, politics, and arts.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The country's intelligentsia played a vital role in shaping public opinion during the election.
  2. As a member of the intelligentsia, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge through reading and scholarly discussions.
  3. The intelligentsia gathered at the conference to discuss the current state of the education system.
  4. Many influential writers and philosophers emerged from the ranks of the Russian intelligentsia.

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