mafia

mafia

Organizzazione segreta con capi potenti che guadagna denaro attraverso attività criminali organizzate.

In inglese semplice: A secret organization with powerful leaders that makes money through organized crime.

• The mafia controlled the gambling clubs.
• Police arrested three members of the local mafia.
• The shopkeeper refused to pay money to the mafia boss.

Sinonimi: crime syndicate, criminal organization

Espressioni comuni: mafia boss, mafia member, mafia family, local mafia

cricca, mafia

Gruppo chiuso di persone potenti che si aiutano a vicenda e difendono i propri interessi comuni.

In inglese semplice: A close group of powerful people who support each other and protect their shared interests.

• His political mafia filled every important post.
• A small media mafia decided which writers received attention.
• The mayor relied on a mafia of old friends.

Sinonimi: clique, inner circle

Espressioni comuni: political mafia, media mafia, local mafia

mafia

Gruppo che controlla un settore di attività usando minacce o violenza.

In inglese semplice: A group that uses threats or violence to control a particular area of activity.

• A transport mafia threatened drivers who refused to join.
• The land mafia forced families to sell their farms.
• Residents challenged the local mafia despite repeated threats.

Sinonimi: racket, criminal gang

Espressioni comuni: local mafia, transport mafia, land mafia