mafia
Pronunciation:
/ˈmæfi.ə//ˈmɑfi.ə/noun
Definitions
A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.
A crime syndicate.
A trusted group of associates, as of a political leader.
(in compound terms such as "moral mafia") An entity which attempts to control a specified arena.
Example: the digital mafia