This is the 5691st most frequent Polish word.
wybitnych
"Wybitnych" means "outstanding" or "distinguished."
In this sentence, 'wybitnych' is used in the plural form as an adjective describing 'scientists' ('naukowców'). It implies that the scientists are distinguished or exceptional in their fields.
Pracowałem z wieloma wybitnych naukowców podczas mojego projektu.
I worked with many distinguished scientists during my project.
Here, 'wybitnych' acts as an adjective for 'athletes' ('sportowców') in the plural form, accentuating their outstanding qualities.
Wybitnych sportowców mamy w naszym kraju wielu.
We have many outstanding athletes in our country.
In this case, 'wybitnych' is the plural adjective describing 'writers' ('pisarzy'). It conveys that these writers have a notable or eminent status.