camarilla

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish camarilla, from cámara (“chamber”) and the diminutive suffix -illa.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cabal, faction, junto

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