Meaning & use
gang
An organized group of people who associate together, often for criminal or antisocial purposes.
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Police arrested three members of the gang suspected of the robbery.
A gang of neighborhood kids gathered every afternoon to play basketball.
A note on using this word
Without further context, 'gang' can describe either a criminal organization or simply a casual, informal group of friends.
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