noun

bratva

Bratva (noun) means a Russian organised-crime network or gang, or Russian organised crime in general. Example: “The film follows a young man drawn into the local bratva.”

noun

A Russian organised-crime network or gang, or Russian organised crime in general.

"The film follows a young man drawn into the local bratva."

How to use bratva

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA term for the Russian mafia or its criminal networks.

Word forms

bratvas plural

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Etymology

From Russian братва (bratva), meaning "brotherhood," related to брат (brat, "brother").

Origin: Russian

Frequently asked questions

What does “bratva” mean?

The word “bratva” means a Russian organised-crime network or gang, or Russian organised crime in general. In plain terms, a term for the Russian mafia or its criminal networks.

How do you use “bratva” in a sentence?

Here is “bratva” used in a sentence: “The film follows a young man drawn into the local bratva.”

What part of speech is “bratva”?

“Bratva” is a noun.

Where does the word “bratva” come from?

The word “bratva” comes from Russian. From Russian братва (bratva), meaning "brotherhood," related to брат (brat, "brother").

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