Synonyms for society

noun

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*.