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gangsterism

[ gang-stuh-riz-uh m ]
/ ˈgæŋ stəˌrɪz əm /
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noun

the methods or behavior of gangsters.
the use of tactics associated with gangsters, as intimidation or violence, in order to achieve something.

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Nearby words

  1. gangrenous stomatitis,
  2. gangsta,
  3. gangsta rap,
  4. gangster,
  5. gangster chic,
  6. gangtok,
  7. gangue,
  8. gangway,
  9. ganister,
  10. ganja

Origin of gangsterism

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; gangster + -ism
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Examples from the Web for gangsterism

  • He was tough and came to attention when gangsterism, [John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Flood], and organized crime was at its height.

    J. Edgar Hoover Unmasked|Sandra McElwaine|November 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for gangsterism

gangsterism

/ (ˈɡæŋstərɪzəm) /

noun

the culture of belonging to organized gangs of criminals, esp involving violence
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