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mafia

Pronunciation: [ˈmæfiə]

Word

Learn how to use mafia in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “criminal organization”

(noun) a secret group of people involved in illegal activities, like selling drugs or committing crimes. They often have strict rules and use power to control others. You might hear about them in movies or news stories.

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The book tells a story about a mafia family living in New York.

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The police found no evidence that he was part of the mafia.

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What do you know about the history of the mafia?

Context: “organized crime”

(noun) a specific type of mafia that comes from Italy. This group is famous for its control over illegal businesses and has a big influence in some places.

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The Italian mafia has a long history that fascinates many people.

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There are no signs that the Italian mafia is operating in our town.

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How did the Italian mafia start?

Context: “gaming”

(noun) a popular party game where players try to figure out who among them are the 'mafia' members trying to eliminate others. It’s fun and involves a lot of discussion and guessing.

Example

We played mafia last night, and it was so exciting to see who was the real mafia.

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Nobody wanted to play mafia because they thought it would be boring.

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Have you ever played the game mafia with your friends?

How to pronounce mafia

Pronunciation: [ˈmæfiə]

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