No. 2,822 in Arabic
عصابات
Gangs.
In a sentence
تعمل عصابات المجرمين في تلك المنطقة.
Criminal gangs operate in that area.
The word "عصابات" is used here to refer to organized groups engaged in unlawful or illicit activities, emphasizing its societal and legal implications.
في الليل، سمعنا قصصًا عن عصابات الحيوانات البرية.
At night, we heard stories about bands of wild animals.
The term "عصابات" is metaphorically used to describe groups of animals behaving collectively, demonstrating its flexible application beyond human activities.
كانت عصابات الأصدقاء تلعب في الحديقة.
Groups of friends were playing in the park.
Here, "عصابات" illustrates informal and friendly gatherings or groups, showing its versatility in describing collective entities in a non-threatening context.
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