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mafia


Definition: Meaning of, mafia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmæfɪə /

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  1. the Mafia a large organized group of criminals who control many illegal activities, especially in Italy and the US
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  2. [singular] a powerful group of people within an organization or profession who support and protect each other
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Mafia


Definition: Meaning of, Mafia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmafɪə /

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Mafia Mafias
  1. a secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century
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    Maffia, Sicilian Mafia
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  2. a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
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    Maffia, Cosa Nostra
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Mafia used in phrases

  • Sicilian Mafia (noun)
    1. a secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century
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