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Synonyms & Antonyms of populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
- high officials awkwardly mingling with the general populace
Synonyms for populace
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Near Antonyms for populace
- gentility,
- gentlefolk
- (also gentlefolks),
- gentry,
- haute monde,
- nobility,
- patriciate,
- peerage,
- quality,
- royalty,
- society
Antonyms for populace
- A-list,
- aristocracy,
- best,
- choice,
- corps d'elite,
- cream,
- elect,
- elite,
- fat,
- flower,
- pick,
- pink,
- pride,
- upper crust
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The first known use of populace was in 1572
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