literati — well-educated people who are interested in literature and learning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: well-educated people who are interested in literature and learning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌlɪtəˈrɑːti/
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop became a popular hangout spot for the local literati who loved debating over cappuccinos.
- The literati were divided in their opinions about the controversial new novel.
- She felt intimidated when invited to speak at the gathering of distinguished literati.
literati
NOUN[/ˌlɪtəˈrɑːti/]
well-educated people who are interested in literature and learning
The literati gathered at the salon to debate poetry and philosophy late into the night.
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Origin
From Latin 'litterati', the plural of 'litteratus' meaning 'learned' or 'lettered', derived from 'littera' meaning 'letter' or 'writing'. The term entered English in the 18th century to describe educated people with a strong interest in literature.
Breakdown
litter- (Latin: letter, writing) + -ati (Latin plural masculine ending) = literati (learned people, men of letters)
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📝Examples
“The coffee shop became a popular hangout spot for the local literati who loved debating over cappuccinos.”
“The literati were divided in their opinions about the controversial new novel.”
“She felt intimidated when invited to speak at the gathering of distinguished literati.”
“The pretentious literati spent more time name-dropping famous authors than actually discussing their works.”
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