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   mob

   /mɒb/

   noun

   • 1. a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence: "a mob of protesters" Similar crowdhordemultituderabblemassbodythronggrouphostpackpresscrushjamganggatheringswarmassemblagearchaic:rout
   • ▪ a group of people in the same place or with something in common: informal British "he stood out from the rest of the mob with his silver hair and stacked shoes" Similar groupsetcrowdlotcirclecoteriein-crowdclanfactionpackbandringfraternitybrotherhoodsocietytroopcompanyteaminformal:gangbunchladsshower
   • ▪ an Aboriginal extended family or community: Australian "my mob travelled and traded with other people"
   • ▪ the ordinary people: "the age-old fear that the mob may organize to destroy the last vestiges of civilized life" Similar the common peoplethe massesthe populacethe publicthe multitudethe rank and filethe commonalitythe commonaltythe third estatethe plebeiansthe proletariatthe peasantrythe crowdthe hoi polloithe lower classesthe common herdthe rabblethe riff-raffthe canaillethe great unwashedthe dregs of societythe ragtag (and bobtail)the prolesthe plebs
   • 2. the Mafia or a similar criminal organization: North American "he gambled at a time when the Mob ran gaming"
   • 3. a flock or herd of animals: Australian, New Zealand "a mob of cattle"

   verb

   • 1. crowd round (someone) or into (a place) in an unruly way: "he was mobbed by autograph hunters" Similar surroundswarm aroundbesiegejostleharassset uponfall onworrycrowd (into)cram fullfill to overflowingfillpackthrongpress intosqueeze into
   • ▪ (of a group of birds or mammals) surround and attack (a predator or other source of threat) in order to drive it off: "a cuckoo flew over, to be mobbed at once by two reed warblers"

   Word Origin late 17th century: abbreviation of archaic mobile, short for Latin mobile vulgus ‘excitable crowd’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mobber noun

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   Why are gangsters called mobsters?

   • Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from mob and the suffix -ster. Gangs provide a level of organization and resources that support much larger and more complex criminal transactions than an individual criminal could achieve. Gangsters have been active for many years in countries around the world.

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   What is an example of mob rule?

   • The Salem Witch Trials in colonial Massachusetts during the 1690s, in which the unified belief of the townspeople overpowered the logic of the law, also has been cited by one essayist as an example of mob rule.

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   What is a Mafia in sociology?

   • Sociologists sometimes specifically distinguish a "mafia" as a type of organized crime group that specializes in the supply of extra-legal protection and quasi-law enforcement.

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   How do mobsters get their nicknames?

   • Mafia nicknames like “Scarface” and “Mickey the Nose” actually have a purpose. The tremendous growth in crime in the United States during Prohibition (1920–33) led to the formation of a national organization.

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   3 days ago · Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from mob and the suffix-ster. Gangs provide a level of organization and resources that support much larger and more complex criminal transactions than an individual criminal could achieve.

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   2 days ago · A criminal organization can also be referred to as an outfit, a gang, crime family, mafia, mob, [2] [3] (crime) ring, [4] or syndicate; [5] the network, subculture, and community of criminals involved in organized crime may be referred to as the underworld or gangland.

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   2 days ago · Mob rule or ochlocracy or mobocracy is a pejorative term describing an oppressive majoritarian form of government controlled by the common people through the intimidation of more legitimate authorities.

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   Jul 9, 2024 · organized crime, complex of highly centralized enterprises set up for the purpose of engaging in illegal activities. Such organizations engage in offenses such as cargo theft, fraud, robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and the demanding of “protection” payments.

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   4 days ago · Definitions of moblike. adjective. characteristic of a mob; disorderly or lawless. “ moblike mentality”. synonyms: mobbish. disorderly. undisciplined and unruly.

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Terrorism and violent extremism violate the human rights and fundamental freedoms of groups and individuals. However, States define terrorism in different, sometimes ambiguous ways, so domestic legislation does not always protect the human rights of citizens.

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