# capo di tutti capi

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Boss of all the bosses, especially in the mafia, Cosa Nostra etc. Often used by law enforcement, the media and the public in general to describe a Mafia boss who exerts significant influence on how the Mafia should run.

## Etymology
From Italian capo di tutti i capi, meaning "leader of all leaders".

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/capo-di-tutti-capi