"gangism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From gang + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gang|ism}} gang + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gangism (uncountable)
  1. The criminal or antisocial behaviour of gangs. Tags: uncountable
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