The word "mafia" refers to an organized group of criminals who engage in illegal activities, such as smuggling, gambling, or controlling certain territories. Full definition
Plus, who doesn't want to see Kate Winslet play a Russian mafia boss? (blog.bullz-eye.com)
The wicked Laurel of Earth - 2 meets with The Quadrant, a consortium of mafia families in the synopsis for April 19's episode, «The Dragon.» (io9.gizmodo.com)
The prodigal son of police captain Thomas Coughlin (Brendan Gleeson) finds himself blackmailed into doing the dirty work for a violent Italian mafia boss when he's caught in a love affair with the mistress of a rivaling, Irish mob leader by the name of Albert White (Robert Glenister). (digitalshortbread.com)