单词 | Mafia |
释义 | Ma·fi·a ![]() n. 1. a. A secret criminal organization operating mainly in Sicily since the early 1800s and known for its intimidation of and retribution against law enforcement officials and witnesses. b. A secret criminal organization operating mainly in the United States and Italy and engaged in illegal activities such as gambling, drug-dealing, protection, and prostitution. 2. Any of various similar criminal organizations, especially when dominated by members of the same nationality. 3. often mafia Informal A tightly knit group of trusted associates, as of a political leader: "[He] is one of the personal mafia that [the chancellor] brought with him to Bonn" (Christian Science Monitor). [Italian, back-formation from mafiuso, mafioso, Mafioso; see MAFIOSO.] |
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