mafioso
nounmasculine/mɐˈfjozu/medium
ma·fi·o·so
Definition
A member of a secret criminal organization, especially the Italian mafia or similar groups.
The mafioso was arrested for extortion and drug trafficking.
The police infiltrated an agent among the mafiosi.
Common collocations
mafia bossmafia organizationmafia clanmafia activities
Etymology
Do italiano 'mafioso', de 'mafia'.