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What does "mob" mean? Is it an abbreviation of something?

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Rebecca

The word "mob" as a noun refers to a large crowd of people who are often out of control and violent. In this context, a "Russian mob" specifically refers to the Russian mafia, or Russian organized crime. Ex: A large mob is protesting in the city. Ex: The politician was chased by an angry mob.

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