noun
gangland
noun
1
The world of organized crime and criminal gangs.
"The murder had all the hallmarks of a gangland killing."
How to Use Gangland
Learner’s notesIn 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.