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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntelligentsia
/ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛn.t.si.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The intellectual elite of a society, often involved in cultural and political discourse.
"The intelligentsia played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape." - 2
A group of individuals engaged in intellectual pursuits, often influencing public opinion.
"The local intelligentsia gathered to discuss the implications of the new policy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'intelligentsia' originates from the Russian word 'интеллигенция' (intelligentsiya), which emerged in the 19th century to describe the intellectual elite of society. It has evolved to refer broadly to the educated and cultured class in various societies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intelligentsia" is said worldwide
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intelligentsia
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tel.i.ʒɑ̃.sja
"L'intelligentsia a joué un rôle clé dans le mouvement culturel."
Intelligenz
Transliteration: ɪn.tɛ.lɪ.ɡɛnts
"Die Intelligenz hat die Gesellschaft stark beeinflusst."
intellettualità
Transliteration: in.te.let.tu.a.li.tà
"L'intellettualità ha partecipato attivamente al dibattito."
intelligentsia
Transliteration: in.te.li.ɣen.sja
"La intelligentsia ha influido en la política del país."
intelligentsia
Transliteration: in.te.li.ʒẽn.si.a
"A intelligentsia desempenha um papel importante na cultura."
बुद्धिजीवी
Transliteration: buddhijīvi
"बुद्धिजीवी समाज में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।"
知识分子
Transliteration: zhī shì fèn zǐ
"知识分子在社会中发挥着重要作用。"
지식인
Transliteration: ji-sik-in
"지식인은 사회의 중요한 역할을 합니다."
知識人
Transliteration: chishikijin
"知識人は社会において重要な役割を果たします。"
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