Bratva

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Russian organized crime syndicate/family. countable
  2. 2
    Russian organized crime collectively.

Synonyms

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mafiya

Example

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"Tom got into trouble with the Bratva in Russia."

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian братва (bratva, “brothers; brotherhood”).

Related phrases

organized crime

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