A small group of people, often politicians or advisors, who hold secret power or influence; a clique or coterie.
Spanish diminutive of 'camara,' literally meaning 'little chamber.' It originally referred to the king's private chambers and the inner circle of advisors who met there secretly.
Spanish kings had 'camarillas' of trusted advisors who met in private chambers—the word became synonymous with political conspiracies and backroom deals because power was literally wielded in those hidden rooms!
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