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Intelligentsia Definition & Meaning

intelligentsia
noun
  1. an educated and intellectual elite

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Frequently asked questions

What does intelligentsia mean?
an educated and intellectual elite
What part of speech is intelligentsia?
Intelligentsia is a noun.

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