British society
England's social structure
British society refers to the collective social structure, customs, and people of the United Kingdom.
The phrase often appears in discussions of class hierarchy, cultural institutions, or national character: British society remains stratified by class, the impact of immigration on British society.
It can imply traditional values and conventions—monarchy, queuing, reserve—or serve as shorthand for the population collectively.
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