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Mert

NOUN

Pronounced: /Murt/


MEANING

A powerful crime figure in a community, often controlling illegal activities such as gangsterism, the trafficking of weapons, drugs, smuggled goods (contraband), and prostitution. This individual holds significant influence within the criminal underworld.

Crime
Socioeconomics

Uses of Mert in the Media / on Social Media

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