derogatory. A class or category of people conceived of as forming a mob; = rabble, n.1 1b. Frequently with of. Also in figurative context and…

= rabble, n.1 1a 1b.

Distinguished or essential members of any body; a select company. Now rare.

Suitable company.

transferred and figuratively applied to any body of persons organized for rapid movement or action.

Frequently with capital initial and modifying word or phrase. The parties, nations, etc., belonging to the union or association so formed, viewed…

A small group of people differing from the rest of the community in ethnic origin, religion, language, etc.; (now sometimes more generally) any…

The Islamic community, founded by Muhammad at Medina, comprising individuals bound to one another by religious ties on a tribal model.

plural (usually with the). Men of any age belonging to a group sharing common working, recreational, or other interests, esp. with the…

That forms a minority in a community, nation, etc.; frequently in minority group. Also: relating or belonging to such a minority (see sense A. 3b).

a detachment of a police force organized for rapid movement. Also = flying squadron n. at sense 4e(a) (figurative and in extended use).

A group of people with a shared (cultural) outlook; a social class or set.

A group of people assembled for a specific purpose; spec. (Marketing and Politics) a representative group of people brought together so that their…

An ethnic or racial group whose members are visibly distinguishable from those of the predominant ethnic or racial group in a society; (usually) spec.…

A group of people who are culturally, intellectually, or socially distinct from the majority of the population.