Meaning of the word mafioso in English

What does mafioso mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mafioso

US /ˌmɑː.fiˈoʊ.soʊ/
UK /ˌmæf.iˈəʊ.səʊ/

Noun

a member of the Mafia

Example:
The police arrested a suspected mafioso in connection with the crime.
He was known as a powerful mafioso in the city's underworld.