What is the meaning of Mafia?

A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.

A crime syndicate.

A trusted group of associates, as of a political leader.

An entity which attempts to control a specified arena by violence or threats.

A mafia.

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the Mafia (International organized crime organization)

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mafia (crime syndicate)

mafia (trusted group of associates, as of a political leader)

the Mafia (International organized crime organization)

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arrogance

Mafia (Italian Mafia)

Mafia (any criminal organization)

Source: wiktionary.org