mobster
|mob/ster|
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🇺🇸
/ˈmɑːb.stər/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɒb.stər/
criminal gang member
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mobster' originates from the word 'mob,' which comes from the Latin 'mobile vulgus,' meaning 'the fickle crowd.'
Historical Evolution
'mob' evolved from the Latin 'mobile vulgus' to the English 'mob,' and eventually 'mobster' was coined to describe a member of a criminal gang.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mob' referred to a disorderly crowd, but over time it evolved to refer to organized crime members.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a criminal organization, especially one involved in organized crime.
The mobster was arrested for his involvement in the illegal gambling ring.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 17:50