Synonyms of intelligentsia

intelligentsia

noun

as in literati

intellectuals considered as a social class

a presidential candidate who was the darling of the intelligentsia—and very few others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• literati
• elite
• clerisy
• elect
• avant-garde
• prime
• culturati
• best
• cream
• chosen
• fat
• illuminati
• flower
• upper crust
• choice
• pick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booboisie