1. Plural of gangsterism; the practices, methods, or culture associated with organized crime and gangsters.
Usage: Informal; Usually used in plural form; Often refers to criminal behavior, violence, or organized crime activities

Examples

• The documentary exposed the gangsterisms that plagued the city during the 1920s.
• Police worked to dismantle the various gangsterisms operating in the neighborhood.
• The novel depicted the rise and fall of gangsterisms in urban America.
• Authorities cracked down on gangsterisms linked to drug trafficking.
• The film explored the consequences of gangsterisms on innocent communities.