noun
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a large gathering of people, animals, etc.; a multitude.
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a collection of objects laid on top of each; a heap.
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a formal gathering of a number of persons for purpose of discussion, announcement, etc.
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a group of persons regarded as forming a single community, esp. as forming a distinct social or economic class; a society.
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the system or condition of living together as a community in such a group; a society.
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all people, collectively, regarded as constituting a community of related, interdependent individuals; a society.
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any organised group of people joined together because of work, interests, etc. in common; a society.
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a body of persons organised for some specific purpose, as a club, union or society.