riotous congregation
[ˈraɪətəs kənˌɡreɪˈɡeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: riotous congregations
congregação tumultuada
1. A large, disorderly gathering of people marked by uncontrolled behavior, noise, and lack of decorum; often used to describe a chaotic or boisterous assembly
The riotous congregation of fans outside the stadium made it difficult for security to maintain order.
A congregação tumultuada de torcedores fora do estádio dificultou a manutenção da ordem pela segurança.
2. A group of people assembled together in a wild, exuberant, or violent manner; an unruly crowd
The riotous congregation in the town square eventually dispersed after police arrived.
A congregação tumultuada na praça da cidade se dispersou eventualmente após a chegada da polícia.
This phrase is primarily found in literary or formal contexts in both English and Portuguese. In Brazilian culture, it may evoke historical references to carnival celebrations or political demonstrations that became chaotic. In American usage, it often refers to civil unrest or large public disturbances.
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