mafia
[noun]
Synonyms: clique, cabal, camarilla, camp, circle, clan, coterie, in-group, mob, ring

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Related Words: gang, syndicate

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maf‧i‧a /ˈmæfiə $ ˈmɑː-, ˈmæ-/ noun
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: Italian; Origin: Italian dialect, 'great confidence, proud talk']

1. the Mafia a large organized group of criminals who control many illegal activities, especially in Italy and the US

2. [singular] a powerful group of people within an organization or profession who support and protect each other:
the medical mafia

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