CAMARILLA

cabal, faction, junto, camarilla

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

camarilla (plural camarillas)

A secret, usually sinister, group of conspiring advisors close to the leadership; a cabal.

Source: Wiktionary


Ca`ma*ril"la, n. Etym: [Sp., a small room.]

1. The private audience chamber of a king.

2. A company of secret and irresponsible advisers, as of a king; a cabal or clique.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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