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cognoscenti

 

[ หŒkษ’ษก.nษ™หˆสƒen.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art world

Cognoscenti refers to individuals who possess critical knowledge or expert understanding of a particular subject, especially one related to art, culture, or the finer things in life. This term is often used to designate a group of people who are well-versed and highly knowledgeable about a specific domain. Their insights and preferences are often respected and sought after, as they are considered authorities in their field. The cognoscenti play a significant role in shaping trends and opinions.

Synonyms

authorities, connoisseurs, experts, savants

Examples of usage

  • The gallery opening was an exclusive event for the cognoscenti of the art world.
  • Cognoscenti often influence public opinion on new artists and their work.
  • Only the cognoscenti truly appreciated the subtleties of the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "cognoscenti" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น especialistas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคžเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ahli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐะฒั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znawcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ‚้–€ๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท connaisseurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conocedores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzmanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ฌธ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู„ู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znalci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znalci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poznavalci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฉrfrรฆรฐingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒแƒ“แƒœแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผtษ™xษ™ssislษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conocedores

Word origin

The term 'cognoscenti' originates from the Italian word 'cognoscente', which is derived from the Latin 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know'. It was first adopted into English in the late 19th century to describe individuals who are knowledgeable and discerning, particularly in areas like art, literature, and culture. The use of the term has been maintained over the years, often referring to those who have refined tastes or are recognized as authorities in certain fields. The cognoscenti play a vital role in cultural criticism and the promotion of artistic endeavors, having a significant impact on trends and the valuation of artistic works.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,108, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.