Posse

/ˈpɒseɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of people, typically armed, organized to assist law enforcement.

The sheriff assembled a posse to track down the escaped prisoners.

A group of friends or associates.

She came to the party with her usual posse of friends.

In historical contexts, a body of men summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law.

The old west film depicted a posse riding out to capture the outlaw.

Late Latin 'posse' meaning 'to be able', from Latin 'possum'.

posse comitatus

the body of people summoned to assist in the enforcement of law or maintenance of order.

friend posse

a term used to describe a close-knit group of friends.

ride or die posse

a group that is loyal and ready to support each other through any situation.

entourage

A group of people that accompany and assist an important person.

clique

A small, exclusive group of friends.

squad

A small group of people organized for a specific purpose, often in a military or police context.

A close group of friends or allies.

We're going to the concert with the whole posse.

Used to refer to a crew or team in a casual or informal way.

He's rolling with his posse tonight.