Camorra
Americannoun
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a secret society of Naples, Italy, first publicly known about 1820, that developed into a powerful political organization and was later associated with blackmail, robbery, etc., until its destruction in 1911.
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(lowercase) any similar society or group.
noun
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a secret society organized in about 1820 in Naples, which thrives on blackmail and extortion
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any similar clandestine group
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Etymology
Origin of Camorra
1860–65; < Italian < Spanish: dispute, quarrel (of uncertain origin)
Example Sentences
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Because of her reported Camorra connections, all her assets were seized, but she later owned two classy fashion stores in Naples.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2022
Raffaele Imperiale, an alleged kingpin in the Naples-based Camorra organized crime syndicate, was arrested on Aug. 4, said Italy’s state police and financial crimes police corps in a joint statement.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
In spite of these denials, the spectre of the Camorra haunts the film, always present, dark and seductive.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 13, 2019
This theory got a boost when two Van Goghs turned up in a Camorra boss’s house in 2016.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 16, 2018
Well, some day, perhaps, you can make her see that whatever happens, police or Camorra, he managed to get his way, poor chap!
From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia
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