noun
- a small group of advisers or associates, especially one that influences a political leader in a secretive or unofficial way
Usage: often implies secretive or manipulative influence
Examples
- The president was criticized for relying too heavily on his camarilla of longtime friends.
- A powerful camarilla of business leaders met privately to discuss the proposed legislation.
- The king’s camarilla wielded considerable influence over royal decisions.
- She suspected that a camarilla within the company was working against her promotion.
- The senator’s camarilla included several former campaign managers and lobbyists.
- Critics argued that the camarilla had too much control over government policy.