leading public intellectual
- noun
- Formal
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intelectual público destacado
- As a leading public intellectual, she often writes on important social and ethical issues.
Examples
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His reputation as a leading public intellectual grew after publishing his groundbreaking book.
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The conference invited several leading public intellectuals to discuss the future of democracy.
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Noam Chomsky is a leading public intellectual in linguistics.
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Many consider Angela Davis a leading public intellectual.
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In recent years, many scientists have emerged as leading public intellectuals, influencing discussions on climate change.
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As a leading public intellectual, her articles regularly spark debates on social justice and education reform.
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His reputation as a leading public intellectual stems from his ability to articulate complex ideas in simple terms.
Synonyms
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A leading person who represents a movement's ideas and goals
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A scholar or writer who shares ideas and arguments with the public
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A person who is respected and helps shape a group's ideas or work
How Influential
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- Formal
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
leading + public + intellectual
The phrase is compositional: 'leading' (prominent) + 'public' (relating to ordinary people/the wider audience) + 'intellectual' (an educated thinker) combine to yield 'a prominent thinker who addresses or influences the general public', which is directly inferable from the parts. This adjective-noun composition is regular and has clear cross-linguistic parallels, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily understand it.
Etymology
The phrase leading public intellectual comes from the clear image of a respected thinker who stands at the front to lead, speaks in public, and uses careful thought as an intellectual. So, it means a well-known thinker who helps 'shape public ideas' and guide public debate.