flash mob
noun
a large group of people who suddenly gather in a public place, do something for a short time, and quickly go away again
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Groups of people with shared interests or aims
flash mobber
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police
noun
a group of people who try to change others’ opinions or behavior to be the same as theirs
association
noun
a group of people who have joined together because they have similar interests or goals
commission
noun
a group of people that is officially put in charge of something or asked to find out about something
organization
noun
a group of people who have a particular shared purpose or interest, for example a political party or charity
support group
noun
a group organized by and for people who share a particular problem or medical condition
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