bratva

English

Etymology

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

Noun

bratva (plural bratvas)

  1. (countable) A Russian organized crime syndicate/family.
    Synonym: mafiya
  2. (as "the bratva") Russian organized crime collectively.

Coordinate terms

  • cartel (“Latin American organized crime syndicate”)
  • mafia (“Italian organized crime syndicate”)
  • mob (“organized crime syndicate”)
  • tong (“Chinese organized crime syndicate”)
  • triad (“Southeast Asian organized crime syndicate”)
  • yakuza (“Japanese organized crime syndicate”)
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