cabal
A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purposeA putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
Meaning
3 senses(derogatory)A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
The cabal is plotting to ruin the world.
Geheimbund
кли́каklíka
A secret plot.
The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.
An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.
- a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
- a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
Examples
7 sentencesIf there's a cabal orchestrating everything in this world, it's no wonder they're embarrassed to own up to it.
The word "cabal" has antisemitic origins, being derived from "Kabbalah."
Today I learned that the word "cabal" is derived from "Kabballah."
ruСегодня я узнала, что слово "кабала" происходит от "каббалы". — Ooneykcall · CC BY 2.0 FR
Bouteflika cabal could have eroded Algeria into a shell of a nation.
How are we some all-powerful cabal if both major British parties are anti-trans?
Translations
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Origin
From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָFrom French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (kabalá, “Jewish mysticism”, literally “reception, something received”) (such as knowledge). Doublet of Kabbalah, as well as, more distantly, ghibli.
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Forms
plural: cabalsSynonyms
4 synonyms- a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue:factionjuntocamarilla
- a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot):conspiracy
Word family
5 related wordsSee also
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