Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cosca

Noun

/ˈkɒskə/

Definition

A group of people who engage in organized criminal activity, typically linked to mafia-like operations.

Examples

The police managed to infiltrate the cosca and gather vital intelligence.
Many members of the cosca were involved in various illegal activities across the city.

Meaning

In the context of organized crime, a ‘cosca’ refers to a clan or network that collaborates for illegal ventures, often involving drug trafficking and extortion.