Sicilian Mafia

The Sicilian Mafia, also known as Cosa Nostra ("our thing"), is a criminal syndicate in Sicily, Italy. It is a loose association of criminal groups that share a common organizational structure and code of conduct. Each group, known as a "family", "clan", or "cosca" or "cosche" in Sicilian, claims sovereignty over a territory, usually a town or village or a neighbourhood (borgata) of a larger city, in which it operates its rackets. Its members call themselves "men of honour", although the public often refers to them as "mafiosi". The Mafia's core activities are protection racketeering, the arbitration of disputes between criminals, and the organizing and oversight of illegal agreements and transactions.

Following waves of emigration, the Mafia has spread to other countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Etymology

The word "mafia" originated in Sicily, though its origins are uncertain. The Sicilian adjective mafiusu (in Italian: mafioso), roughly translated, means "swagger," but can also be translated as "boldness, bravado". In reference to a man, mafiusu in 19th century Sicily was ambiguous, signifying a bully, arrogant but also fearless, enterprising, and proud, according to scholar Diego Gambetta. In reference to a woman, however, the feminine-form adjective "mafiusa" means beautiful and attractive. The Sicilian word mafie refers to the caves near Trapani and Marsala, which were often used as hiding places for refugees and criminals.

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The Alto Knights review – Robert De Niro mob movie makes an offer you can refuse

The Observer 23 Mar 2025
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Chicago Sun-Times 18 Mar 2025
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New York Post 17 Mar 2025
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The Daily Mail 16 Mar 2025
In the film Vito and Frank are Italian-American mob bosses, and Genovese orders a hit on Costello ... In the film Vito and Frank are Italian-American mob bosses, and Genovese orders a hit on Costello (director Barry Levinson seen).
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Ex-Gambino mobster John Alite — who served time for murders and beatdowns — now a ...

New York Post 15 Mar 2025
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Frontrunner in race for New York's next mayor faces renewed questions on family's alleged ties ...

The Daily Mail 14 Mar 2025
His father Mario Cuomo, a three-term governor of New York, was plagued by mob-tie rumors during his political career but attributed it to discrimination against Italian-Americans ... Meanwhile, mob connection rumors mounted for Mario.
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You talking to me? Why Robert De Niro is playing double

The Times/The Sunday Times 13 Mar 2025
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New York Post 13 Mar 2025
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New York Post 12 Mar 2025
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The Daily Mail 10 Mar 2025
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Another Simple Favor review – supremely silly sequel serves more absurd twists

The Observer 09 Mar 2025
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Cinema Blend 09 Mar 2025
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