intelligentsia
Pronunciation: [ɪnˌtɛlɪˈdʒɛntsɪə]
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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?
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