Mafia

noun

/ˈmæfi.ə/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounA hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.

2.nounA crime syndicate.

3.nounA trusted group of associates, as of a political leader.

4.noun(in compound terms such as "moral mafia") An entity which attempts to control a specified arena.

"the digital mafia"

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