Cabal: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
cabal
[ kษหbษหl ]
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.
group of ministers
A small group of ministers who form an advisory council to a government, especially in the UK.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น cabala
๐ฎ๐ณ เคทเคกเฅเคฏเคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Kabal
๐ฎ๐ฉ komplot
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผะพะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kabaลa
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฐ่ฌ
๐ซ๐ท cabale
๐ช๐ธ cรกbala
๐น๐ท komplo
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ชจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุคุงู ุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ spiknutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ sprisahanie
๐จ๐ณ ้ด่ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ zarota
๐ฎ๐ธ samsรฆri
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแฅแแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sui-qษsd
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.