What does Mafia mean?

Mafia, crime organisé (Mafia, organized crime) - Italian For example: "Mafia ya port (Port mafia)"

Where does the slang word Mafia come from?

Mafia is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Mafia

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mafia definition 1

Mafia, crime organisé (Mafia, organized crime) - Italian

"Mafia ya port (Port mafia)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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