Posse: meaning, definitions and examples

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posse

 

[ หˆpษ‘si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of people

A group of people who have a common purpose or interest, especially within a larger organization or community.

Synonyms

crew, group, team.

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Word Description / Examples
posse

Often used informally to describe a group of friends or companions. This term can also refer to a law enforcement group in a more historical or western context.

  • He walked into the party with his posse and the place lit up.
  • The sheriff formed a posse to hunt down the bandits.
group

A general term for any collection of individuals, regardless of their relationship or purpose. This term is very versatile and can be used in various formal and informal situations.

  • She joined a study group to prepare for the final exams.
  • A group of tourists gathered near the monument.
team

Specifically used when referring to a group of individuals working together towards a common goal, often used in sports or professional settings.

  • The basketball team practiced every day to prepare for the championship.
  • Our marketing team is working on a new advertising campaign.
crew

Typically used to describe a team of people working together, particularly in operational or technical roles. Commonly associated with ships, films, and other projects.

  • The movie's production was seamless thanks to the hardworking crew.
  • The ship's crew prepared for the upcoming storm.

Examples of usage

  • The posse of volunteers helped clean up the park.
  • She joined a posse of like-minded individuals to advocate for change.
  • The sheriff deputized a posse to help track down the outlaws.
  • The posse of fans waited outside the concert venue.
  • The posse of students protested against the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "posse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bande

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerombolan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ banda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ€ๅ›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ banda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงete

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ banda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ขไผ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tolpa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ banda

Etymology

The word 'posse' originated in the late 16th century from Latin 'posse' meaning 'to be able'. In the United States, it gained popularity in the 19th century during the American Old West as a term for a group of citizens summoned to assist law enforcement in pursuing lawbreakers. Over time, the term has evolved to refer to any organized group of people with a common purpose.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,524, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.