Definition of Mafia
Mafia
Ma·fi·a
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A secret society of criminals, especially in Italy.
e.g. The police finally infiltrated the local Mafia organization.
(noun)
broadly, an organization of criminals, usually associated with trafficking a particular thing and using threats and force to get what they want;
e.g. The supply of ammunition was controlled by a mafia that showed no mercy.
(noun)
a closed and exclusive group of people who hold prominence, influence, or control in a particular field;
e.g. They formed a sort of mafia that presided over the sport.
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