🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

organisation criminelle

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɔʁɪɡinɪzɑ̃ kʁimɛl

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Iho-odan/iːhoʊˈoʊdɑn/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #2000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La police lutte contre l'organisation criminelle dans la région."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An organization or group that engages in illegal activities.

    "The police are cracking down on the ihō-ōdan that has been operating in the area."
  2. 2

    A term used in Japan to refer to organized crime syndicates.

    "The documentary explored the history and influence of ihō-ōdan in Japanese society."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ihō-ōdan' originates from Japanese, where 'ihō' means 'illegal' and 'ōdan' refers to 'organization' or 'group'. This term has evolved in contemporary usage to denote groups or organizations that operate outside the law, particularly in contexts related to crime or illicit activities.

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