Camorrista

/kæməˈrɪstə/ noun

Definition

A member of the Camorra, an Italian organized crime group from Naples known for extortion, smuggling, and violence.

Etymology

Italian form from 'camorra' plus the Italian masculine noun suffix '-a,' commonly used in Italian and Spanish to denote members of organizations or groups.

Kelly Says

Camorristas had distinct tatoos and secret hand signals for recognition, and interestingly, they actually operated some of the earliest protection racket systems that influenced how organized crime groups worldwide would later structure their illegal enterprises.

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