SpellRight › Spelling
Uncommonmafia
The correct spelling is mafia.
How to pronounce mafia
noun
IPA: /ˈmæfi.ə/
Say it like: Maf-ia
The correct spelling is mafia. A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion. For example: "the digital mafia"
Usage Examples
“the digital mafia”
Definition
noun
- 1.A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.
- 2.A crime syndicate.
- 3.A trusted group of associates, as of a political leader.
- 4.(in compound terms such as "moral mafia") An entity which attempts to control a specified arena.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.