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)
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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
The 77-year-old was known for using his work to combat the Naples-area crime syndicate, the Camorra.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 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
“If we minded our business the Camorra left us alone, but they would also deliver food packages to those in need.”
From The Guardian ● May 17, 2019
After which, for 15 or 20 minutes, the Dining Room would be just as peaceful and quiet as a Camorra Trial.
From Knocking the Neighbors by George Ade
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