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camarilla
[ kam-uh-ril-uh; Spanish kah-mah-ree-lyah, -ree-yah ]
noun
- a group of unofficial or private advisers to a person of authority, especially a group much given to intrigues and secret plots; cabal; clique.
camarilla
/ ˌkæməˈrɪlə; kamaˈriʎa /
noun
- a group of confidential advisers, esp formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal
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Origin of camarilla1
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Example Sentences
He was too honest, and, therefore, dangerous to the Court camarilla set up and paid by Potsdam.
Truly the camarilla were supporting each other, and I, an onlooker, stood amazed and astounded.
"Exposure," replied the charlatan who was the head of the traitorous camarilla around the throne.
Therefore, two days later, he delivered from the tribune of the Duma some terrible allegations against the camarilla.
Each man, sulkily sheathing his sombrero, obeyed, and quitted the camarilla.
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