the cognoscentiformalKNOW something people who have special knowledge about a subject, especially art, literature, or food 〔尤指艺术、文学、食品等方面的〕行家，鉴赏家
Examples from the Corpus
cognoscenti• Food that is traditionally grown and free from the intrusion of technology will become increasingly desirable among the cognoscenti.• But the cognoscenti know that the grip can be everything: in itself it can decide the entire bout.• Manutius is now recognized by the cognoscenti as the father of the modern book.
Origincognoscenti
(1700-1800) Early Italian, from Latincognoscere; → COGNITION