camorra
noun
ca·mor·ra kə-ˈmȯr-ə 
-ˈmär-
: a group of persons united for dishonest or dishonorable ends
especially : a secret organization formed about 1820 at Naples, Italy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In the struggling city of Naples, stereotyped by other Italians as superstitious and controlled by the camorra, Maradona was received like a homecoming god. 
Jo Livingstone, The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2021
Jo Livingstone, The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2021 Word History
Etymology
Italian
First Known Use
1860, in the meaning defined above
camorra
noun
as in camarilla
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- camarilla
- conspiracy
- cabal
- confederacy
- cartel
- gang
- syndicate
- sisterhood
- sorority
- ring
- local
- fold
- faithful
- membership
- band
- chapter
- junta
- combine
- clique
- clan
- team
- crew
- coterie
- group
- squad
- junto
- cadre
- branch
- partnership
- alliance
- circle
- set
- bloc
- klatsch
- party
- klatch
- outfit
- coalition
- body
- camp
- lot