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Definition of Cosa Nostra

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28 Ottobre 20252 Settembre 2026Definitions, Mafia History

Definition of Cosa Nostra

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Cosa Nostra (literally meaning "Our Thing" in Sicilian Italian) is the name adopted by the Sicilian Mafia

The Etymology of Mafia

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28 Ottobre 20252 Settembre 2026Curiosity, History

The Etymology of Mafia

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The precise origin of the word "Mafia" is uncertain and remains a subject of ongoing debate

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23 Maggio 18003 Settembre 2026Mafia History, Organizations, Rules

Cosa Nostra

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Origin: Mid-1800s, Western Sicily Territory: Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Caltanissetta

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