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mafia

/məˈfiːə/ noun · British & US
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What does mafia mean?

noun

A group of people, especially in a city, who are involved in organized crime, often with a hierarchical structure and code of conduct. A member of such a group.

Example

"The mafia has been involved in various illicit activities for decades."

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