Where does “mafia” come from?
mafia (Italian) comes from Arabic مَاجَاس — bragging, boasting, aggressive.
mafia (Italian): The Mafia; mafia; arrogance
Definitions
- The Mafia; mafia; arrogance
Ancestry of “mafia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | مَاجَاس | bragging, boasting, aggressive |