noun
intellectuals; intelligentsia; educated class
Refers to the social stratum of intellectuals or highly educated people, often used in discussions of society, culture, or politics.
この雑誌はインテリ層に人気がある。
This magazine is popular among the educated class.
インテリ層の支持を得る政策が必要だ。
We need policies that gain the support of the intelligentsia.