cultural elite

language: zh

definitions

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

examples

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

    文化精英通常决定当代艺术和文学的趋势。

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

    许多民粹主义政治家抨击文化精英，认为他们脱离了工人阶级的斗争。