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Camorra
kuh-MO-ruh
Camorra (name) means a secretive organized-crime network based in Naples, Italy, comparable to the Sicilian Mafia. Example: “The film dramatizes the rise of a young Camorra boss.”
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A secretive organized-crime network based in Naples, Italy, comparable to the Sicilian Mafia.
"The film dramatizes the rise of a young Camorra boss."
How to use Camorra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNaples' equivalent of the Mafia — a long-running organized crime syndicate.
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Etymology
From Italian camorra, thought to derive from a Spanish word meaning "dispute" or "quarrel."
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What does “Camorra” mean?
The word “Camorra” means a secretive organized-crime network based in Naples, Italy, comparable to the Sicilian Mafia. In plain terms, naples' equivalent of the Mafia — a long-running organized crime syndicate.
How do you pronounce “Camorra”?
“Camorra” is pronounced kuh-MO-ruh (/kəˈmɔɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Camorra” in a sentence?
Here is “Camorra” used in a sentence: “The film dramatizes the rise of a young Camorra boss.”
What part of speech is “Camorra”?
“Camorra” is a name.
Where does the word “Camorra” come from?
The word “Camorra” comes from Italian. From Italian camorra, thought to derive from a Spanish word meaning "dispute" or "quarrel.".
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