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bratva

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.43 in modern English

Syllables
brat-va
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Russian organized crime syndicate/family.

Countable

noun

Russian organized crime collectively.

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian братва́ (bratvá, “brothers; brotherhood”). Doublet of brother.

Usage

Inflected Forms

bratvas (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

cartel mafia mob tong triad yakuza

Synonyms

mafiya

Questions

What does bratva mean?
A Russian organized crime syndicate/family.
Where does bratva come from?
Borrowed from Russian братва́ (bratvá, “brothers; brotherhood”). Doublet of brother.

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