文化人
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Meanings
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person of culture; cultured person
Refers to someone well-versed in cultural or intellectual pursuits, often used in media to describe artists, scholars, and public intellectuals.
He is a person of culture active in many fields.
Many cultured individuals were invited to the symposium.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は文化人として知られているsomeone is known as a person of culture
He is widely known as a cultured intellectual.
- 文化人として活躍するto be active as a cultural figure
She is active as a cultural figure in various fields.
- 文化人と呼ばれるto be called a person of culture
He is often referred to as a cultural figure on TV.