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Noun literati has 1 sense
  1. literati - the literary intelligentsia
    --1 is a kind of
    intelligentsia, clerisy

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Literati

Description:

The term "literati" refers to highly educated individuals who are well-versed in literature and scholarly pursuits. It is often used to describe the intellectual elite or those who have an impressive knowledge of literature and arts.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Plural: literatis or literati

Sense 1:

Referring to a knowledgeable and intellectual elite group.

Example Sentence:

The literati of the city gathered at the art gallery for an exclusive poetry recital.

Sense 2:

Used to describe people who are well-read and highly educated.

Example Sentence:

The literati were excited to attend the author's book reading and engage in a stimulating discussion.

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