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Definitions of camarilla

noun
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

synonyms: facción, junta

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cenáculo, pandilla, peña
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
noun
a group of people who try actively to influence legislation

synonyms: grupo de presión

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type of:
unidad política
a unit with political responsibilities
noun
the group following and attending to some important person

synonyms: acompañamiento, comitiva, convoy, corte, cortejo, gente, séquito

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colectividad, grupo humano
a group of persons together in one place

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