clubmen
Blunt weapon carriers
Clubmen is the plural of clubman, a man who belongs to a social club—particularly the exclusive gentlemen's clubs of London or similar private establishments.
The term evokes a certain type: well-connected, leisured, comfortable in wood-paneled rooms with leather chairs.
The clubmen gathered for their weekly dinner.
In historical contexts, Clubmen were armed bands of English rural peasants during the Civil War who organized to defend their communities against both Royalist and Parliamentary forces.
Building professional relationships
- minglingCasual social interaction
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
fellowship · companionship · bonding · rapport · connections · acquaintances · contacts · associates
Men of refinement
- membersPeople in an organization
- fellowsCompanions or associates
- associatesConnected persons or links
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
regulars · insiders · initiates · affiliates · subscribers · cardholders · dues · enrollment
Hereditary ruling class
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- gentryHighborn but not noble
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
- patriciansHereditary ruling class
upperclass · plutocrats · magnates · tycoons · dignitaries · notables · luminaries · establishment
networking
Building professional relationships
- minglingCasual social interaction
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
camaraderie · fellowship · companionship · bonding · rapport · connections · acquaintances · contacts · associates · friends
gentlemen
Men of refinement
- membersPeople in an organization
- fellowsCompanions or associates
- associatesConnected persons or links
patrons · regulars · insiders · initiates · affiliates · subscribers · cardholders · dues · enrollment · admission
aristocrats
Hereditary ruling class
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- gentryHighborn but not noble
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
patricians · upperclass · plutocrats · magnates · tycoons · dignitaries · notables · luminaries · establishment · privilege
meetings
Organized group assemblies
- dinnersMain evening meals
- luncheonsFormal daytime meals
- receptionsEvents welcoming guests
galas · soirees · banquets · functions · events · assemblies · reunions · smokers · lectures · debates
premises
Property with buildings
library · diningroom · parlor · anteroom · foyer · terrace · grounds · doorman · porter · steward
clubmenknights
Titled warriors on horseback
men-at-arms · regulars · mercenaries · elite troops · cavalry
clubmennon-members
People not in organization
outsiders · commoners · excluded · working class · blackballed