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'Ndrangheta

British  
/ əndræŋˈɡɛtə /

noun

  1. a criminal organization based in Calabria in S Italy

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of 'Ndrangheta

C19: from Greek andragathia manly goodness

Example Sentences

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Gratteri, who changed jobs two months ago to become chief prosecutor in Naples, said that confirming the connection between the 'Ndrangheta and a network of professionals was a pivotal aspect of the verdict.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

"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

In the last few years, there's been a huge police effort to fight the 'Ndrangheta so these arrests will be seen as a big victory for anti-mafia prosecutors in Italy and across Europe.

From BBC • May 3, 2023

Investigators in the area seized assets believed to be owned by the ’Ndrangheta with a value of over 2.5 million euros, or $2.9 million.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 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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