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omerta

/oʊˈmɛr.tə/
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• noun

1

A strict code of silence and noncooperation with legal authorities, originally practiced by the Mafia in southern Italy and by extension within other closed institutions or subcultures.

Example

"The investigative journalist struggled to gather testimony because a culture of omerta prevailed within the organization."

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• Rhymes for omerta

• Nearby Words

omelet
omen
omeprazole
omerta
omicron
ominous
ominously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Italian 'omertà', a southern dialectal variant of 'umiltà' (humility, submission) from Latin 'humilitas', or alternatively linked to Spanish 'hombría' (manliness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omerta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omerta
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