2006-12-22 00:12:01 · 6 answers · asked by pierogieeater 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Cognoscenti, means "Those in the know." They are experts in their fields.
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2006-12-22 00:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Define "cognoscenti"?
2015-08-05 21:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: co·gno·scen·te
Function: noun
Pronunciation: "kän-y&-'shen-te, "käg-n&-, -'sen-
Inflected Form(s): plural co·gno·scen·ti/-te/
Etymology: obsolete Italian (now conoscente), from cognoscente, adjective, wise, from Latin cognoscent-, cognoscens, present participle of cognoscere
: a person who is especially knowledgeable in a subject : CONNOISSEUR
2006-12-22 00:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by IKAREOKE2 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
co·gno·scen·ti /ˌkɒnyəˈʃɛnti, ˌkɒgnə-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kon-yuh-shen-tee, kog-nuh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–plural noun, singular -te /-ti/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-tee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. persons who have superior knowledge and understanding of a particular field, esp. in the fine arts, literature, and world of fashion.
2006-12-22 00:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by urzalwayz5646 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The COGNOSCENTI are a group of people who know a lot about a particular subject. It is used as a formal word. Example : As a football coach yourself you are one of the cognoscenti who can spot young talent.
2006-12-25 05:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by asok c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a connoisseur or one who knows the difference, as opposed to a dilettante, who just floats along
2006-12-22 00:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person who is an expert in his own field or profession.
2006-12-22 02:35:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=cognoscenti
www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?
www.rogerlsimon.com/mt-archives/2005/07/van_gogh_case_u.php
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognoscenti_vs._Intelligentsia
thecognoscenti.blogspot.com/2005/08/multilateralism-in-peril.html
2006-12-22 00:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋