Cosa Nostra
noun | /cosa nostra/
the Sicilian Mafia; literally 'our thing' (criminal organization)
Literal meaning:
"our thing"
Cosa Nostra
noun | /cosa nostra/
Foreign Words & PhrasesItalianHARDthe Sicilian Mafia; literally 'our thing' (criminal organization)
Literal meaning:
"our thing"
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Examples
"He was suspected of links to the Cosa Nostra."
"The book described the inner workings of the Cosa Nostra."
Mnemonic Trick
Cosa Nostra = our thing → name for the Mafia
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