'Ndrangheta
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of 'Ndrangheta
C19: from Greek andragathia manly goodness
Example Sentences
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"This first round of sentences demonstrates how challenging it is to combat the 'Ndrangheta due to its political, economic, and financial connections," Antonio Nicaso, a writer and organised crime expert, said.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2023
The Interpol project Cooperation Against ’Ndrangheta “facilitated coordination and collaboration with the French authorities, carrying out surveillance of the suspect’s location, enabling his swift arrest,” Interpol said in a statement on Thursday.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2023
He was, however, still being pursued by Italy's foremost anti-mafia prosecutor, Nicola Gratteri, who has spent decades tackling the rise of the 'Ndrangheta.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2023
Prosecutor Nicola Gratteri stands outside during a pause in a trial against more than 320 suspected 'Ndrangheta mafia mobsters and their associates, accused of an array of charges, in Lamezia Terme, Italy, January 13, 2021.
From Reuters ● Nov. 8, 2021
In the public perception, the ’Ndrangheta has historically been considered the least relevant and powerful criminal organization.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2021
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