'Ndrangheta
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of 'Ndrangheta
C19: from Greek andragathia manly goodness
Example Sentences
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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
The Calabrian trial involves a large number of white-collar workers and does not target the top hierarchies of the 'Ndrangheta clans in the way the Palermo case did.
From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2021
An Italian court has sentenced 70 members of the powerful mafia group, the 'Ndrangheta, in the first stage of the biggest mafia trial in decades.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2021
Mr Gratteri vowed earlier this year to take down "this asphyxiating 'Ndrangheta, which truly takes the breath and the heartbeat from the people" and told reporters that Saturday's sentencing had "gone very well".
From BBC • Nov. 7, 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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