noun
- the educated and intellectual class of a society, especially writers, scholars, and other learned professionals
Usage: formal; often used collectively
Examples
- The clerisy of the nation gathered at the literary festival to discuss contemporary philosophy.
- Members of the clerisy have long debated the role of technology in modern society.
- She aspired to join the clerisy by publishing groundbreaking research in her field.
- The clerisy's influence on public opinion cannot be underestimated.
- Academic institutions serve as training grounds for the next generation of clerisy.