Meaning of the word cognoscenti in English

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cognoscenti

US /ˌkɑː.njəˈʃen.tiː/
UK /ˌkɒn.jəˈʃen.tiː/

Plural Noun

people who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject

Example:
The wine cognoscenti gathered for the annual tasting event.
Only the true fashion cognoscenti understood the subtle nuances of the designer's new collection.