public intellectuals

A form of public intellectual — A well-known, intelligent, learned person whose written works and other social and cultural contributions are recognized not only by academic audiences and readers, but also by many members of society in general.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of public intellectual
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APA

public intellectuals. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/public%20intellectuals

MLA

“public intellectuals.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/public%20intellectuals. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “public intellectuals,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/public%20intellectuals.

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