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turba — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • commotion noun A sudden burst of noisy confusion or disturbance.
  • concourse noun A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
  • crowd noun A large number of people gathered closely together.
  • disturbance noun An interruption of calm or normal order, often noisy or unsettling.
  • mob noun A large, disorderly crowd, especially one acting in an unruly or aggressive way.
  • throng noun A large, densely packed crowd of people.
  • turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.
  • uproar noun A loud, chaotic outburst of noise, protest, or anger.

Senses

turba is used for these senses in English:

  • commotion An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
  • concourse A large group of people; a crowd.
  • disturbance A noisy commotion that causes a hubbub or interruption.
  • mob (Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.
  • throng A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.
  • turmoil A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
  • uproar Tumultuous, noisy excitement. [from 1520s]

concourse — full definition

  1. noun A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
  2. noun A large crowd of people gathered together.

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