C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/
intelligentsia
知识分子阶层
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
知识分子阶层在塑造公众舆论方面发挥了重要作用。