Cabal: meaning, definitions and examples

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cabal

 

[ kษ™หˆbษ‘หl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

secret group

A small group of people who plot in secret, often to achieve political power or other goals.

Synonyms

clique, conspiracy, coterie, faction

Examples of usage

  • The cabal met in a hidden location to discuss their plans.
  • The cabal was responsible for the recent scandal.
Context #2 | Noun

group of ministers

A small group of ministers who form an advisory council to a government, especially in the UK.

Synonyms

board, committee, council

Examples of usage

  • The Prime Minister consulted with his cabal before making a decision.
  • The cabal of ministers has significant influence over government policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "cabal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cabala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคทเคกเฅเคฏเค‚เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kabal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komplot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kabaล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฐ่ฌ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cabale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกbala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komplo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ๋ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุงู…ุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spiknutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprisahanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด่ฐ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zarota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samsรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sui-qษ™sd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรกbala

Etymology

The word 'cabal' has its origins in the 17th century, when it was used to refer to a secret or private intrigue. It is believed to have been derived from the French word 'cabale', which originally meant 'mystical interpretation of the Old Testament'. Over time, the meaning of 'cabal' evolved to represent a small group of people working together in secret, often for political purposes. The term has been used in various historical contexts to describe clandestine groups or factions.

See also: cab, cabin, cabinet.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,243, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.