1. people who have or show great mental ability and who study and think about complicated ideas
Usage: plural form of intellectual

Examples

• The university attracted many leading intellectuals from around the world.
• Public intellectuals often write for newspapers and magazines.
• The conference brought together intellectuals from various fields of study.
• Some intellectuals criticized the government’s new education policy.
• The café was a popular meeting place for local intellectuals and artists.
• Many intellectuals fled the country during the political upheaval.
• The debate featured prominent intellectuals discussing climate change.