Cabal

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 2 Spanish 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Adjective 2.2.1 Derived terms

English

Etymology

From French cabale from Medieval Latin cabala from which Kabbalah is also derived. It is likely that the mystical often secretive nature of Kabbalah led to formation of the word cabal.

Pronunciation

IPA: kɐbaɫ

Noun

Cabal (plural Cabals)

1. A usually secret exclusive organization of individuals gathered for a nefarious purpose.

   The cabal is plotting to take over the world.

2. A secret plot.

   The cabal to destroy the building was foiled by federal agents.

3. An identifiable group within the tradition of Discordianism.

   Some episkoposes have a one-man cabal. Some work together. Some never do explain. - from the Principia Discordia

Derived terms

• cabalistic
• cabbalistic
• There Is No Cabal (w:WP:TINC)

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Spanish

Etymology

cabo + -al

Adjective

cabal

1. upright

Derived terms

• en sus cabaleses:cabal

zh:cabal