Meaning of the word "the chattering classes" in English

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the chattering classes

US /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
UK /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
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Plural Noun

1.

educated people, especially those in the media, who talk a lot about social and political issues

Example:
The article was clearly aimed at the chattering classes, not the general public.
Politicians often try to appeal to the chattering classes with their policy proposals.
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