Meaning & use

gang

noun·Everyday

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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