What does the cryptic crossword clue "Learned people cultivate elitist leaning (14)" mean?

The definition is "Learned people". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ELITIST + LEANING = INTELLIGENTSIA; definition: "Learned people" The answer is INTELLIGENTSIA.

Learned people cultivate elitist leaning (14)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16633 | 6 Across | 2021-08-03 flower

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