1 (with a singular or plural verb) a secret organization of criminals that controls many illegal activities, especially in Italy and the US: (also adjective)a mafia boss.
az: mafiya
ru: мафия, организованная преступность
2 (with a singular or plural verb) a powerful group of people within an organization, profession, or community who help and protect each other
az: mafiya (birlik)
ru: клика