cultural elite

language: en

definitions

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

examples

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

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

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

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