camarilla
3 synonyms for camarilla, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, secretive group of advisers who influence a leader behind the scenes.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish camarilla, formed from cámara ("chamber") and the diminutive suffix -illa.
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