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"'''Mobster'''" is a slang term for a person who participates in [[organized crime]], which is known as belonging to "the Mob". In [[Western (genre)|western]] stories and movies, cowboys as mobsters are known as [[outlaw]]s. [[Terrorists]] at times can also be called mobsters as well, since many [[terrorist organizations]] are well-organized. Given that many [[outlaw biker]] groups, such as, the [[Hells Angels]] and the [[Bandidos]] were well-organized as well, they're believed to be part of the Mob also. Therefore, there are three types of mobsters included. People who participate in a [[riot]] or a violent [[protest]] may be, as well, classified as mobsters by some people, even though they are not gangsters or terrorists. This is very likely due to the protesters' destructive behaviors when they protest.
Mobster is a terminology derived from [[Latin]] and [[Aramaic]]. The word ''mobi'' means large gathering in Aramaic, and similarly, ''mob'' in Latin means crowd. The full term mobster means member of a crowd.
== See also ==
* [[Gangster]]
* [[Mafia]]
* [[List of Italian-American mobsters]]
* [[List of godfathers]]
* [[List of famous Mafiosi by city]]
* [[List of Irish-American mobsters]]
* [[List of Jewish-American mobsters]]
== External links ==
{{wikiquotepar|Organized crime}}
*[http://www.answers.com/mobster&r=67 Answers.com - Mobster]
[[Category:Organized crime members by role]]
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