Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capone
Noun
/kəˈpoʊn/
Definition
A surname often associated with the notorious American gangster Al Capone, who was active during the Prohibition era.
Examples
- Al Capone was infamous for his criminal empire in Chicago.
- The term ‘capone’ often evokes images of speakeasies and gangsters.
- Many films depict the life of capone during the Prohibition era.
Meaning
The name ‘Capone’ is primarily known for its connection to organized crime and has come to symbolize the lawlessness of the 1920s in the United States, as well as themes of power and crime.
Synonyms
- gangster
- mobster
- criminal
