'Ndrangheta

British

/ əndræŋˈɡɛtə /

noun

a criminal organization based in Calabria in S Italy

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Etymology

Origin of 'Ndrangheta

C19: from Greek andragathia manly goodness

Example Sentences

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"This first round of sentences demonstrates how challenging it is to combat the 'Ndrangheta due to its political, economic, and financial connections," Antonio Nicaso, a writer and organised crime expert, said.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

Italian authorities also made domestic progress against the 'Ndrangheta, for example in 2021 with the launch of a so-called "maxi-trial" against more than 320 suspected mobsters and associates.

From Reuters • May 3, 2023

The Interpol project Cooperation Against ’Ndrangheta “facilitated coordination and collaboration with the French authorities, carrying out surveillance of the suspect’s location, enabling his swift arrest,” Interpol said in a statement on Thursday.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Mr Gratteri vowed earlier this year to take down "this asphyxiating 'Ndrangheta, which truly takes the breath and the heartbeat from the people" and told reporters that Saturday's sentencing had "gone very well".

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2021

In the public perception, the ’Ndrangheta has historically been considered the least relevant and powerful criminal organization.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2021

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