haute culture

English

Etymology

French

Noun

haute culture (uncountable)

  1. cultural activities or items that achieve the highest standards.

Usage notes

Although initially used as an offshoot of haute couture, it really seeks to define anything that is unique and exclusive in the cultural world (as opposed to the fashion one).

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