Gadit

mob

Definitions (2)
1nounA large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence.
The mob gathered outside the courthouse, demanding justice.
The celebrity was surrounded by a mob of fans.
The police struggled to control the angry mob.
2nounA group of people involved in organized crime, often referred to as the mafia.
The mob controlled several businesses in the city.
He was rumored to have connections with the mob.
The mob boss was arrested by the police.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
mobile vulgus
Originally meant
the fickle crowd
Background
The word 'mob' originated in the late 17th century as a shortening of the Latin phrase 'mobile vulgus', which means 'the fickle crowd'. It was initially used to describe unruly crowds and later came to be associated with organized crime groups.