Maffia
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a variation of
Mafia.
Mafianounthe Mafia, a hierarchically structured secret organization allegedly engaged in smuggling, racketeering, trafficking in narcotics, and other criminal activities in the United States, Italy, and elsewhere.
Example Sentences
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"Another pioneer gone!" wrote So Solid Crew singer Lisa Maffia.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2022
Noemi Poos joined the Bike Maffia four years ago to overcome her fear of riding in the city.
From Reuters ● Dec. 11, 2019
After returning from his summer holidays eight kilos overweight, Tim, with the help of Corinthians trainer Hélio Maffia, put him on a strict fitness regime designed to turn that fat into muscle.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 9, 2017
The series started on Thursday, and continues this weekend with artists like Ben Munisteri and Angela Maffia, Khaleah London, Tze Chun and Heidi Latsky.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2014
I have 64 facebook accounts and don't use any of them, got bored with Maffia Wars after 3 weeks axnjaxon: I agree, this evaluation is not a good evaluation.
From Forbes ● Mar. 21, 2011