mafia

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ma-fi-a (3)
English Definition

An organized international body of criminals.

Example Sentence

The police are cracking down on the local mafia.

US IPA /ˈmɑː.fi.ə/
UK IPA /ˈmæf.i.ə/

Synonyms

syndicate mob gang underworld

Antonyms

law enforcement police