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Definition

plural noun. people who are highly educated and engage in critical thinking, reflection, and analysis, often in fields such as philosophy, literature, and science.

Example Sentence

He started running around with a group of effete self-professed intellectuals..

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Many intellectuals contribute to public debates about important social issues.

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