1. well-educated people who are interested in literature
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The literati gathered at the bookstore for the poetry reading.
• She was well-respected among the local literati for her insightful book reviews.
• The literary magazine was popular with the city’s literati.
• Many of the literati attended the author’s lecture at the university.
• The coffee shop became a meeting place for writers and other literati.
• He felt intimidated by the sophisticated discussions of the literati.