intelligentsia

IPA: ɪntɛɫʌdʒˈɛntsiʌ

(politics) The intellectual elite of a society, particularly in Marxist doctrine.

Examples of "intelligentsia" in Sentences

The intelligentsia of the university town gathered for a lively debate on the latest research in neuroscience
The cafe was filled with the intelligentsia discussing philosophy and politics over steaming cups of espresso
The novelist's work was praised by the intelligentsia for its nuanced exploration of complex societal issues
Many members of the cultural intelligentsia were in attendance at the avant-garde art exhibition
The intelligentsia of the small village often met at the local library to discuss literature and science