noun
Meaning 1
A Russian organized crime syndicate/family.
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Usage: countable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mafiya
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
bratva
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noun
Meaning 2
Russian organized crime collectively.
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian братва́ (bratvá, “brothers; brotherhood”).