society synonyms

society

n.

  1. Friendly association

    friendship, social intercourse, fellowship; see organization 3.

  2. Organized humanity

    the public, civilization, culture, nation, community, human groupings, the people, the world at large, social life.

  3. Those who indulge in wealth and leisure

    high life, élite, aristocracy, gentlefolk, polite society, wealthy class, haut monde (French), smart set*, the Four Hundred*, jet set*.

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