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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries知识分子
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhī shi fén zǐ
"知识分子在社会转型期发挥了重要作用。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Persons who engage in complex, abstract, and critical thinking and research regarding significant philosophical, literary, scientific, or social issues.
"The conference brought together leading intellectuals to discuss the future of democratic institutions." - 2
Members of the educated elite who dedicate their time to cultural or artistic pursuits and public commentary.
"She was regarded not just as a politician, but as one of the foremost intellectuals of her generation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'intellectualis', stemming from 'intellectus' (understanding or discernment), and ultimately from 'inter-' (between) and 'legere' (to choose, read). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, the term evolved from describing mental capacity to specifically denoting individuals who heavily engage in critical study, thought, and reflection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intellectuals" is said worldwide
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intellectuels
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɛ.lɛk.tɥɛl
"Les intellectuels ont débattu des nouvelles réformes économiques."
Intellektuelle
Transliteration: ɪntɛlɛktuˈɛlə
"Die Intellektuellen trafen sich, um über Philosophie zu diskutieren."
intellettuali
Transliteration: in.tel.letˈtwa.li
"Gli intellettuali hanno influenzato profondamente la cultura del paese."
intelectuales
Transliteration: in.te.lekˈtwa.les
"Varios intelectuales firmaron el manifiesto en defensa de la libertad."
intelectuais
Transliteration: ĩ.te.leɡˈtwajʃ
"O debate reuniu grandes intelectuais da América Latina."
बुद्धिजीवी
Transliteration: buddhijīvī
"समाज के बुद्धिजीवियों ने इस मुद्दे पर अपने विचार रखे।"
知识分子
Transliteration: zhī shi fén zǐ
"知识分子在社会转型期发挥了重要作用。"
지식인들
Transliteration: jisigin-deul
"그 시대의 지식인들은 사회 개혁을 부르짖었다."
知識人
Transliteration: chishikijin
"多くの知識人がその論文について議論した。"
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