Meaning of the word mafia in English
What does mafia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mafia
US /ˈmɑː.fi.ə/
UK /ˈmæf.i.ə/
Noun
1.
an organized international body of criminals, especially one operating originally in Sicily and now especially in Italy and the US
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The police are investigating connections to the Mafia.
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He was rumored to have ties to the local mafia.
2.
a powerful, often secretive, group within a particular sphere
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The tech mafia controls most of the industry.
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There's a real old boys' mafia in that company.