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Mafia   /mˈɑfiə/   Listen
Mafia

noun
1.
A crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia.  Synonyms: Cosa Nostra, Maffia.
2.
A secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century.  Synonyms: Maffia, Sicilian Mafia.
3.
Any tightly knit group of trusted associates.  Synonym: maffia.





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"Mafia" Quotes from Famous Books



... and I heard you and Martel mention La Mafia last night," Blake persisted. "I see you all go armed. I am naturally curious. I thought you might be in trouble with ...
— The Net • Rex Beach


Words linked to "Mafia" :   Cosa Nostra, Sicilian Mafia, syndicate, inner circle, act of terrorism, crime syndicate, coterie, family, gangdom, organized crime, omerta, clique, pack, colloquialism, mob, camp, terrorist act, gangland, terrorism, ingroup, mafioso


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