mafia

• Substantiv, das eine eng verbundene Gruppe von Vertrauten bezeichnet, oft mit dem Unterton eines geschlossenen oder exklusiven Kreises und starker interner Loyalität.

A noun referring to any tightly knit group of trusted associates, often implying a closed or exclusive circle with strong internal loyalty.

1. Organized crime groupB2formal

   A secret criminal organization, originally from Sicily, known for its hierarchical structure and illegal activities.

   Mafia

   • The mafia controlled much of the city's illegal trade.
   • Several mafia leaders were arrested in a major police operation.
   • The film depicts the rise and fall of a powerful mafia family.

   Synonymecartelcrime syndicategangmobsyndicate

2. Any tightly knit group of trusted associatesB2informal

   A close-knit group of people who work together to protect their own interests, often in a secretive or exclusive manner.

   Mafia

   • The old boys' network in that company operates like a mafia.
   • The design team is a mafia of creative professionals who always support each other.
   • In the world of high finance, there is a mafia of top executives who control the market.

   Synonymecabalclancliqueganginner circlejuntaold boy networkring