1. a learned person; one who is well-educated in literature and the humanities
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The university attracted many literati from across Europe.
• As a respected literatus, he was often consulted on matters of classical poetry.
• The salon was frequented by various literati and philosophers.
• She established herself as a literatus through her extensive knowledge of ancient texts.
• The literatus delivered a lecture on Renaissance humanism.
• Local literati gathered to discuss the new translation of Homer.