'Ndrangheta

British

/ əndræŋˈɡɛtə /

noun

a criminal organization based in Calabria in S Italy

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Etymology

Origin of 'Ndrangheta

C19: from Greek andragathia manly goodness

Example Sentences

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Ndrangheta, going so far as to sue Francesco "Fat Head" Pesce, 35, in civil court for damages in the case involving the soccer team and other local businesses.

From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2013

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