mafia
/ˈmɑfi.ə/ noun B2- A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.
- A crime syndicate.
- A trusted group of associates, as of a political leader.
- An entity which attempts to control a specified arena by violence or threats. · moral mafia
Plural mafias
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He is connected with the Mafia, which, as you know, is a secret political society, enforcing its decrees by murder.
The other fellow is probably an Italian also, and a member of the Mafia.
You’ll find that my theory of the Mafia will work out all right.
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