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单词 camorras
释义

camorra

noun

ca·​mor·​ra kə-ˈmȯr-ə How to pronounce camorra (audio)
-ˈmär-
: a group of persons united for dishonest or dishonorable ends
especially : a secret organization formed about 1820 at Naples, Italy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In the struggling city of Naples, stereotyped by other Italians as superstitious and controlled by the camorra, Maradona was received like a homecoming god. Jo Livingstone, The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

camorras

noun

plural of camorra
as in camarillas

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • camarillas
  • confederacies
  • conspiracies
  • folds
  • cabals
  • sororities
  • rings
  • gangs
  • combines
  • sisterhoods
  • bands
  • cartels
  • syndicates
  • memberships
  • teams
  • chapters
  • locals
  • klatsches
  • crews
  • branches
  • faithfuls
  • squads
  • groups
  • outfits
  • cliques
  • clans
  • sets
  • partnerships
  • parties
  • juntos
  • juntas
  • cadres
  • circles
  • klatches
  • camps
  • coteries
  • blocs
  • lots
  • bodies
  • alliances
  • coalitions
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