Meaning of the word posse in English
What does posse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
posse
US /ˈpɑː.si/
UK /ˈpɒs.i/
Noun
1.
a group of people who have come together for a particular purpose, especially a group of friends
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He arrived at the party with his whole posse.
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The singer always travels with a large posse of bodyguards and assistants.
2.
a body of men, typically armed, summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law
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The sheriff formed a posse to track down the outlaws.
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The old Western movies often featured a sheriff and his posse chasing bandits.