camarilla
a group of unofficial or private advisers to a person of authority, especially a group much given to intrigues and secret plots; cabal; clique.
Origin of camarilla
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How to use camarilla in a sentence
He was too honest, and, therefore, dangerous to the Court camarilla set up and paid by Potsdam.
The Minister of Evil | William Le QueuxTruly the camarilla were supporting each other, and I, an onlooker, stood amazed and astounded.
The Minister of Evil | William Le Queux"Exposure," replied the charlatan who was the head of the traitorous camarilla around the throne.
The Minister of Evil | William Le QueuxTherefore, two days later, he delivered from the tribune of the Duma some terrible allegations against the camarilla.
The Minister of Evil | William Le QueuxEach man, sulkily sheathing his sombrero, obeyed, and quitted the camarilla.
Burlesques | William Makepeace Thackeray
British Dictionary definitions for camarilla
/ (ˌkæməˈrɪlə, Spanish kamaˈriʎa) /
a group of confidential advisers, esp formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal
Origin of camarilla
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