Persons as an organized body

• public

  1. Admirers or followers, especially of a famous person.
  2. The people as a whole; community at large
  3. A group of people sharing a common interest:

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  1. Admirers or followers, especially of a famous person.
  2. The people as a whole; community at large
  3. A group of people sharing a common interest:

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• people

  1. Persons considered indefinitely
  2. A group of persons with common traditional, historical, or cultural ties, as distinct from racial or political unity
  3. Persons with regard to their residence, class, profession, or group:

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  1. Persons considered indefinitely
  2. A group of persons with common traditional, historical, or cultural ties, as distinct from racial or political unity
  3. Persons with regard to their residence, class, profession, or group:

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• community

  1. The condition of living with others
  2. A group of people forming a smaller social unit within a larger one, and sharing common interests, work, identity, location, etc.
  3. A group of people living in the same locality and under the same government.

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  1. The condition of living with others
  2. A group of people forming a smaller social unit within a larger one, and sharing common interests, work, identity, location, etc.
  3. A group of people living in the same locality and under the same government.

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A group of people united in a relationship and having some interest, activity, or purpose in common

• union

  1. The 0-10-2 train configuration. Derived from the name of the only U.S. company to use that configuration.
  2. In England, a former combination of parishes for the joint administration of relief for the poor; also, a workhouse kept up by such a union
  3. A labor union.

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  1. The 0-10-2 train configuration. Derived from the name of the only U.S. company to use that configuration.
  2. In England, a former combination of parishes for the joint administration of relief for the poor; also, a workhouse kept up by such a union
  3. A labor union.

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• sorority

  1. An association or a society of women.
  2. A group of women or girls joined together by common interests, for fellowship, etc.
  3. A chiefly social organization of women students at a college or university, usually designated by Greek letters.

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  1. An association or a society of women.
  2. A group of women or girls joined together by common interests, for fellowship, etc.
  3. A chiefly social organization of women students at a college or university, usually designated by Greek letters.

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• organization

  1. The administrative personnel of such a structure:
  2. A body of persons organized for some specific purpose, as a club, union, or society
  3. A group of persons organized for a particular purpose; an association or business.

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  1. The administrative personnel of such a structure:
  2. A body of persons organized for some specific purpose, as a club, union, or society
  3. A group of persons organized for a particular purpose; an association or business.

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• order

  1. A style of building:
  2. (Ecclesiastical) Any of several grades of the Christian ministry:
  3. A condition in which freedom from disorder or disruption is maintained through respect for established authority:

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  1. A style of building:
  2. (Ecclesiastical) Any of several grades of the Christian ministry:
  3. A condition in which freedom from disorder or disruption is maintained through respect for established authority:

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• league

  1. A compact or covenant made by nations, groups, or individuals for promoting common interests, assuring mutual protection, etc.
  2. A class or level of competition:
  3. An association or alliance of individuals, groups, or nations formed by such a covenant

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  1. A compact or covenant made by nations, groups, or individuals for promoting common interests, assuring mutual protection, etc.
  2. A class or level of competition:
  3. An association or alliance of individuals, groups, or nations formed by such a covenant

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• guild

  1. (Ecology) A group of species in a community that use similar environmental resources in a similar way, such as a group of songbirds that all glean insects from leaves.
  2. An association of persons of the same trade or pursuits, formed to protect mutual interests and maintain standards.
  3. Any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests

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  1. (Ecology) A group of species in a community that use similar environmental resources in a similar way, such as a group of songbirds that all glean insects from leaves.
  2. An association of persons of the same trade or pursuits, formed to protect mutual interests and maintain standards.
  3. Any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests

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• fraternity

  1. A social organization at a college or university, traditionally consisting of male students and designated by Greek letters.
  2. A group of men (or, sometimes, men and women) joined together by common interests, for fellowship, etc.; specif., a Greek-letter college organization
  3. The state or quality of being brothers; fraternal relationship or spirit; brotherliness

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  1. A social organization at a college or university, traditionally consisting of male students and designated by Greek letters.
  2. A group of men (or, sometimes, men and women) joined together by common interests, for fellowship, etc.; specif., a Greek-letter college organization
  3. The state or quality of being brothers; fraternal relationship or spirit; brotherliness

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• fellowship

  1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
  2. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests:
  3. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:

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  1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
  2. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests:
  3. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:

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• federation

  1. The act of uniting or of forming a union of states, groups, etc. by agreement of each member to subordinate its power to that of the central authority in common affairs
  2. A league or association formed by federating, especially a government or political body established through federal union.

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  1. The act of uniting or of forming a union of states, groups, etc. by agreement of each member to subordinate its power to that of the central authority in common affairs
  2. A league or association formed by federating, especially a government or political body established through federal union.

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• congress

  1. The national legislative body of a nation, especially a republic.
  2. An assembly or conference; specif., a formal assembly of representatives, as from various nations or churches, to discuss problems
  3. A single meeting, as of a political party or other group.

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  1. The national legislative body of a nation, especially a republic.
  2. An assembly or conference; specif., a formal assembly of representatives, as from various nations or churches, to discuss problems
  3. A single meeting, as of a political party or other group.

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• confederation

  1. Federal union of all the Canadian provinces and territories.
  2. The union of the British North American colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada, brought about July 1, 1867, under the name Dominion of Canada.
  3. In Newfoundland, the political union of Newfoundland with Canada.

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  1. Federal union of all the Canadian provinces and territories.
  2. The union of the British North American colonies of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada, brought about July 1, 1867, under the name Dominion of Canada.
  3. In Newfoundland, the political union of Newfoundland with Canada.

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• club

  1. A group of people organized for a common purpose, especially a group that meets regularly:
  2. The team playing for or representing such an organization
  3. (Sports) An athletic team or organization.

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  1. A group of people organized for a common purpose, especially a group that meets regularly:
  2. The team playing for or representing such an organization
  3. (Sports) An athletic team or organization.

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• association

  1. An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society.
  2. The act of associating or the state of being associated.
  3. An organization of persons having common interests, purposes, etc.; society; league

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  1. An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society.
  2. The act of associating or the state of being associated.
  3. An organization of persons having common interests, purposes, etc.; society; league

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People of the highest social level

• upper crust

  1. (Informal) upper class
  2. Used other than as an idiom: see upper,"Ž crust. The topmost layer of a bread, pastry dish, or other item with a hardened coating.
  3. (Idiomatic, informal, usually with the) The social elite, the highest social class.

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  1. (Informal) upper class
  2. Used other than as an idiom: see upper,"Ž crust. The topmost layer of a bread, pastry dish, or other item with a hardened coating.
  3. (Idiomatic, informal, usually with the) The social elite, the highest social class.

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• who's who

  1. The most important people or the elite, as of a certain profession
  2. Alternative form of who's who.
  3. A book or list of short biographies of prominent persons of a certain place, profession, etc.

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  1. The most important people or the elite, as of a certain profession
  2. Alternative form of who's who.
  3. A book or list of short biographies of prominent persons of a certain place, profession, etc.

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• upper class

  1. The highest socioeconomic class in a society.
  2. The social class above the middle class; rich, socially prominent, or aristocratic class
  3. Those people at the top of a social hierarchy

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  1. The highest socioeconomic class in a society.
  2. The social class above the middle class; rich, socially prominent, or aristocratic class
  3. Those people at the top of a social hierarchy

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• quality

  1. High social position:
  2. Those in a high social position:
  3. Superiority of kind:

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  1. High social position:
  2. Those in a high social position:
  3. Superiority of kind:

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• patriciate

  1. The rank, position, or term of office of a patrician.
  2. The rank of a patrician
  3. The rank or position of a patrician

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  1. The rank, position, or term of office of a patrician.
  2. The rank of a patrician
  3. The rank or position of a patrician

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• nobility

  1. The class of people of noble rank or having hereditary titles: usually limited in Great Britain to the peerage
  2. The state or quality of being exalted in character.
  3. (Uncountable) The quality of being noble.

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  1. The class of people of noble rank or having hereditary titles: usually limited in Great Britain to the peerage
  2. The state or quality of being exalted in character.
  3. (Uncountable) The quality of being noble.

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• gentry

  1. (Obs.) Rank resulting from birth; esp., high rank
  2. People of a particular class or group:
  3. People of gentle birth, good breeding, or high social position.

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  1. (Obs.) Rank resulting from birth; esp., high rank
  2. People of a particular class or group:
  3. People of gentle birth, good breeding, or high social position.

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• gentility

  1. (Uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
  2. Persons of high social standing considered as a group.
  3. The quality of being well-mannered; refinement.

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  1. (Uncountable) The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
  2. Persons of high social standing considered as a group.
  3. The quality of being well-mannered; refinement.

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• flower

  1. The condition or a time of having developed flowers:
  2. The highest example or best representative:
  3. A plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms.

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  1. The condition or a time of having developed flowers:
  2. The highest example or best representative:
  3. A plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms.

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• elite

  1. The best or most skilled members of a group:
  2. A size of type for typewriters, measuring twelve characters to the linear inch
  3. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth:

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  1. The best or most skilled members of a group:
  2. A size of type for typewriters, measuring twelve characters to the linear inch
  3. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth:

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• crème de la crème

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• blue blood

  1. Descent from nobility
  2. Alternative spelling of blue blood.
  3. A person of such descent; aristocrat

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  1. Descent from nobility
  2. Alternative spelling of blue blood.
  3. A person of such descent; aristocrat

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• aristocracy

  1. Government by a privileged minority or upper class, usually of inherited wealth and social position
  2. A group or class considered superior to others.
  3. Aristocratic quality or spirit

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  1. Government by a privileged minority or upper class, usually of inherited wealth and social position
  2. A group or class considered superior to others.
  3. Aristocratic quality or spirit

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A pleasant association among people

• fellowship

  1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
  2. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:
  3. A group of people with the same interests; company; brotherhood

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  1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
  2. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:
  3. A group of people with the same interests; company; brotherhood

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• company

  1. A business enterprise; a firm.
  2. A group associated for some purpose, as to form a commercial or industrial firm
  3. A troupe of dramatic or musical performers:

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  1. A business enterprise; a firm.
  2. A group associated for some purpose, as to form a commercial or industrial firm
  3. A troupe of dramatic or musical performers:

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• companionship

  1. The state of having or being a companion.
  2. An organized group of people.
  3. The relationship of companions; fellowship.

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  1. The state of having or being a companion.
  2. An organized group of people.
  3. The relationship of companions; fellowship.

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Friendly association

• fellowship

  1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
  2. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:
  3. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests:

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  1. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
  2. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms:
  3. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests:

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• social intercourse

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• friendship

  1. Friendly feeling or attitude; friendliness
  2. The quality or condition of being friends.
  3. Friendliness; good will:

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  1. Friendly feeling or attitude; friendliness
  2. The quality or condition of being friends.
  3. Friendliness; good will:

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Organized humanity

• social-life

  1. Dating.
  2. Those public activities performed in association with others for the purpose of pleasure.

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  1. Dating.
  2. Those public activities performed in association with others for the purpose of pleasure.

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• the world at large

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• the people

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• human groupings

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• community

  1. A group viewed as forming a distinct segment of society:
  2. A group of people having common interests:
  3. Similarity or identity:

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  1. A group viewed as forming a distinct segment of society:
  2. A group of people having common interests:
  3. Similarity or identity:

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• nation

  1. A federation or tribe, especially one composed of Native Americans.
  2. The government of a sovereign state.
  3. A stable, historically developed community of people with a territory, economic life, distinctive culture, and language in common

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  1. A federation or tribe, especially one composed of Native Americans.
  2. The government of a sovereign state.
  3. A stable, historically developed community of people with a territory, economic life, distinctive culture, and language in common

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• culture

  1. Special training and development:
  2. The set of predominating attitudes and behavior that characterize a group or organization:
  3. These arts, beliefs, and other products considered with respect to a particular subject or mode of expression:

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  1. Special training and development:
  2. The set of predominating attitudes and behavior that characterize a group or organization:
  3. These arts, beliefs, and other products considered with respect to a particular subject or mode of expression:

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• civilization

  1. Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World
  2. The type of culture and society developed by a particular nation or region or in a particular epoch:
  3. An advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions.

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  1. Collectively, those people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior and / or a high level of development. Commonly subjectively used by people of one society to exclusively refer to their society, or their elite sub-group, or a few associated societies, implying all others, in time or geography or status, as something less than civilised, as savages or barbarians. cf refinement, elitism, civilised society, the Civilised World
  2. The type of culture and society developed by a particular nation or region or in a particular epoch:
  3. An advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences, the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance of complex political and social institutions.

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• the public

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Those who indulge in wealth and leisure

• jet-set

  1. A social set of rich, fashionable people who frequently travel, often by jet, for business or pleasure

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  1. A social set of rich, fashionable people who frequently travel, often by jet, for business or pleasure

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• the four hundred

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• smart set

  1. Fashionable people considered as a group.

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  1. Fashionable people considered as a group.

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• haut monde (French)

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• wealthy class

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• polite-society

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• gentlefolk

  1. People of superior social position.
  2. Persons of good family and relatively high station.

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  1. People of superior social position.
  2. Persons of good family and relatively high station.

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• aristocracy

  1. A group or class considered superior to others.
  2. Government by a privileged minority or upper class, usually of inherited wealth and social position
  3. A hereditary ruling class; nobility.

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  1. A group or class considered superior to others.
  2. Government by a privileged minority or upper class, usually of inherited wealth and social position
  3. A hereditary ruling class; nobility.

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• élite

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• high-life

  1. An extravagant lifestyle.
  2. A dance with a strong, syncopated beat, originating in W Africa
  3. The way of life of fashionable society; luxurious, extravagant way of life

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  1. An extravagant lifestyle.
  2. A dance with a strong, syncopated beat, originating in W Africa
  3. The way of life of fashionable society; luxurious, extravagant way of life

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