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gangsterism
[
gang
-st
uh
-riz-
uh
m
]
gang·ster·ism
/
ˈgæŋ
stəˌrɪz
əm
/
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[
gang
-st
uh
-riz-
uh
m
]
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noun
1.
the methods or behavior of
gangsters
.
2.
the use of tactics associated with
gangsters
,
as intimidation or violence, in order to achieve something.
Origin:
1925–30,
Americanism
;
gangster
+
-ism
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gangsterism
(ˈɡæŋstərɪzəm)
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n
the culture of belonging to organized gangs of criminals, esp involving violence
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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