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| − | The '''Mafia''' was an Italian [[gang]], part of [[organized crime]]. It started in [[Sicily]] and was a major force in the [[United States]] during the early to mid-20th century. | + | The '''Mafia''' was an Italian [[gang]], part of [[organized crime]]. It started in [[Sicily]] and was a major force in the [[United States]] during the early to mid-20th century. A member of the Mafia is called a '''mafioso''' (plural '''mafiosi'''). |
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[[Category:Italy]] | [[Category:Italy]] | ||
Revision as of 20:17, September 12, 2008
The Mafia was an Italian gang, part of organized crime. It started in Sicily and was a major force in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. A member of the Mafia is called a mafioso (plural mafiosi).