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知識人

chishikujin
noun★Intermediate— intellectual
formal

A person of knowledge or learning; an intellectual or scholar.

知識人は社会の進歩に貢献する役割を果たす。

Intellectuals play a role in contributing to societal progress.

その国の知識人は政治的な議論をリードすることが多い。

Intellectuals in that country often lead political debates.

💡

This term refers to individuals who are recognized for their intellectual contributions, often in academia, literature, or public discourse.

Collocations

知識人としてas an intellectual知識人層intellectual class

Synonyms

学者知識階級インテリ

Antonyms

無知素人

Related Phrases

知識人層phrase
intellectual class
知識人としてphrase
as an intellectual

💡Pro Tip

Formal Usage

This term is typically used in formal or academic contexts to describe individuals with significant intellectual contributions.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 知識 (knowledge) + 人 (person), referring to individuals who are recognized for their intellectual contributions.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in formal contexts to describe scholars, writers, or thinkers who influence public opinion or academic discourse.

Word Breakdown

知識
knowledge
root
+
人
person
root
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