camarilla

cam·a·ril·la

 (kăm′ə-rĭl′ə, -rē′yə)

n.

A group of confidential, often scheming advisers; a cabal.

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[Spanish, diminutive of cámara, room, from Late Latin camera; see chamber.]

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camarilla

(ˌkæməˈrɪlə; Spanish kamaˈriʎa)

n

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a group of confidential advisers, esp formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal

[C19: from Spanish: literally: a little room]

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cam•a•ril•la

(ˌkæm əˈrɪl ə, -ˈri ə)

n., pl. -las.

a group of unofficial or private advisers; cabal.

[1830–40; < Sp camara room]

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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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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

camarilla - a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue cabal, faction, junto clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, camp, pack - an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose cabalist - a member of a cabal

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