1. people who are very interested in and knowledgeable about culture, especially high culture such as art, literature, and music
Usage: informal; plural form

Examples

• The culturati gathered at the museum opening to discuss the new exhibition.
• She moved to the city to be closer to the culturati and their intellectual discussions.
• The magazine was popular among the culturati for its sophisticated arts coverage.
• Local culturati organized a series of lectures on contemporary literature.
• The restaurant became a favorite meeting place for the city’s culturati.
• Critics dismissed the film as pretentious fare designed only for the culturati.