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gangland

Gangland (noun) means the world of organized crime and criminal gangs. Example: “The murder had all the hallmarks of a gangland killing.”

noun
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The world of organized crime and criminal gangs.
"The murder had all the hallmarks of a gangland killing."

How to use gangland

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe criminal underworld run by gangs.

Common pairings
gangland killing gangland boss gangland war

Word forms

ganglands plural

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Etymology

From gang + land.

gangdom organized crime

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What does “gangland” mean?

The word “gangland” means the world of organized crime and criminal gangs. In plain terms, the criminal underworld run by gangs.

How do you use “gangland” in a sentence?

Here is “gangland” used in a sentence: “The murder had all the hallmarks of a gangland killing.”

What part of speech is “gangland”?

“Gangland” is a noun.

What is the meaning of gangland?

"gangland" (noun) means the world of organized crime and criminal gangs.

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