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Mafiosi: meaning, definitions and examples

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mafiosi

 

[ mษ™หˆfyoสŠzi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime organization

A mafiosi is a member of a Mafia, which is an organized crime syndicate that originated in Italy. Typically, mafiosi engage in various illegal activities including extortion, drug trafficking, and money laundering. The term is often associated with the Sicilian Mafia, but it can refer to members of any Mafia organization worldwide. Mafiosi are known for their strict code of silence, known as 'omertร ', which protects the organization from law enforcement. The portrayal of mafiosi in popular culture often emphasizes their lifestyle, power, and the consequences of their criminal activities.

Synonyms

criminal, gangster, mobster, racketeer

Examples of usage

  • The police arrested several mafiosi during the operation.
  • He was suspected of having ties to a well-known mafiosi.
  • Mafiosi often value loyalty above all else.

Translations

Translations of the word "mafiosi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mafioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคซเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mafioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mafioso

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั„ั–ะพะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mafioso

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mafieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mafioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mafya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆํ”ผ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงููŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mafioso

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mafioso

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๆ‰‹ๅ…šๆˆๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mafijoza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mafรญรณsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั„ะธั ะผาฏัˆะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mafioso

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mafioso

Etymology

The term 'mafiosi' is derived from the Italian word 'mafia', which has origins in Sicilian dialect. The origins of the word are somewhat contested, but it is believed to be associated with the Sicilian term 'mafie', which means 'having an arrogant swagger'. The Mafia as a criminal organization began to gain prominence in the 19th century in Sicily, primarily out of a need for protection and justice among a populace that lacked effective law enforcement. As Italian immigrants moved to the United States in the 20th century, the influence of the Mafia spread, leading to the establishment of powerful crime families in cities like New York and Chicago. The portrayal of mafiosi in films and literature has played a significant role in shaping public perceptions of organized crime, often glamorizing their lifestyles while simultaneously highlighting the social and legal ramifications of their actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,543, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.