cultural elite

language: fr

definitions

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

examples

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

    L'élite culturelle dicte souvent les tendances de l'art et de la littérature contemporains.

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

    De nombreux politiciens populistes attaquent l'élite culturelle pour son décalage avec les luttes de la classe ouvrière.