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mafioso

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/mɐˈfjozu/ma·fi·o·so

Definition

1

A member of a secret criminal organization, especially the Italian mafia or similar groups.

Usage examples

The mafioso was arrested for extortion and drug trafficking.
The police infiltrated an agent among the mafiosi.

Common combinations

mafia bossmafia organizationmafia clanmafia activities