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intelligentsia

Pronunciation: [ɪnˌtɛlɪˈdʒɛntsɪə]

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Learn how to use intelligentsia in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “society”

(noun) a group of people who are educated and have special knowledge, especially in arts and sciences. They're often thinkers or leaders who share ideas about culture and society.

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The intelligentsia gathered at the conference to discuss new ideas about education.

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The new policy was developed without considering the input of the intelligentsia, leading to many misunderstandings.

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How does the intelligentsia influence the decisions made by the government?

Context: “politics”

(noun) people who have a lot of influence and thinking power, especially in politics. They often discuss and shape the ideas about how society should be run.

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The intelligentsia played a vital role in shaping public policy during the election.

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The political party ignored the voices of the intelligentsia, which hurt their campaign.

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What issues does the intelligentsia focus on during debates?

How to pronounce intelligentsia

Pronunciation: [ɪnˌtɛlɪˈdʒɛntsɪə]

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