1. Members of the Camorra, a Neapolitan organized crime syndicate; mafia members from Naples, Italy.
Usage: plural form; often capitalized; refers to organized crime

Examples

• The camorristas controlled much of the illegal activity in Naples during the 20th century.
• Law enforcement agencies worked to dismantle the network of camorristas operating in the region.
• Historical accounts describe the camorristas as rivals to other Italian organized crime families.
• The documentary examined the rise and fall of various camorristas throughout Italian history.