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Meaning
Noun
●
In People:
A group or company of people,
originally
especially one having
hostile
intent
; a
throng
, a crowd.
●
In American English, Collectives, Law enforcement & People:
A group of people
summoned
to help law enforcement.
●
In American English:
A
search
party.
●
In American English & Jamaican English:
A
criminal
gang.
●
In People:
A group of (especially
young
) people seen as
constituting
a
peer group
or
band
of
associates
; a
gang
, a group of friends.
Sourced from
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Origin
posse
English
posse comitatus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Gang
Entourage
Cadre
Troupe
Coterie
Clique
Crew
Mob
Bodyguard
Clan
Horde
Squad
Legion
Platoon
Troop
Boy
Trio
Tribe
Militia
Soldier
Crowd
Army
Man
Herd
Retinue
Girl
Encampment
Troup
Town
Group
Regiment
Henchmen
Convoy
Club
Captain
Syndicate
Policeman
Guy
Family
Bunch
Duo
Battalion
Thugs
Father
Brothers
Kid
Throng
Goon Squad
Motley Crew
Crack Team
Hit Squad
Death Squad
Fan Club
Street Gang
Young Man
Conga Line
More
Rhymes
Mossy
Saucy
Lossy
Bossy
Posse
Glossy
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