cognoscenti
/kɑɡnəˈʃɛnti/
noun
- People who are especially knowledgeable or well-informed about a particular subject, especially in the arts, fashion, or culture.
- The film festival attracted movie cognoscenti from around the world.
- The art gallery opening was attended by the city's cognoscenti, who discussed every brushstroke.
- Among wine cognoscenti, that vineyard's vintage is considered one of the best of the decade.