cam·a·ril·la (k m  -r l , -r y)n. A group of confidential, often scheming advisers; a cabal. [Spanish, diminutive of cámara, room, from Late Latin camera; see chamber.] |
camarilla [ˌkæməˈrɪlə (Spanish) kamaˈriʎa]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a group of confidential advisers, esp formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal
[from Spanish: literally: a little room]
Camarilla a company of secret or irresponsible councillors, e.g., the king’s circle of advisors. See also cabal, clique, coterie.
Examples: camarilla of advisors; of councillors; of politicians, 1867; of priests, 1839.
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