cultural elite

language: de

definitions

  1. A group of individuals who hold significant influence, prestige, or authority within the realms of arts, literature, philosophy, and intellectual life.
    de: Kulturelle Elite
  2. A term used critically to describe intellectuals or artists perceived as being disconnected from the values, interests, or realities of the general population.
    de: Kulturelle Elite (kritisch)

examples

  1. The cultural elite often dictates the trends in contemporary art and literature.

    Die kulturelle Elite bestimmt oft die Trends in der zeitgenössischen Kunst und Literatur.

  2. Many populist politicians attack the cultural elite for being out of touch with working-class struggles.

    Viele populistische Politiker greifen die kulturelle Elite an, weil sie die Kämpfe der Arbeiterklasse ignoriert.