English Explanatory Dictionary

caporegime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A high-ranking member of a crime family in the Mafia who heads a "crew" of soldiers and has significant social status and influence in the organization.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑːpəʊɹəˈdʒiːmeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-caporegime.wav

Word forms

caporegime caporegimes

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian.

Synonyms

capo
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