1. A member of the Camorra, a Neapolitan organized crime syndicate.
Usage: Often used in historical or crime-related contexts; Italian origin; refers to organized crime

Examples

• The documentary examined the rise of camorristas in Naples during the 20th century.
• Law enforcement agencies worked to dismantle camorrista operations in the region.
• Historical records detail the activities of various camorrista families.
• The novel's protagonist encounters a camorrista while investigating corruption.
• Italian authorities arrested several suspected camorristas in a coordinated raid.