gangland
/ˈɡæŋˌlænd/
noun
- The world of organized crime and criminal gangs.
- Police have been working to reduce gangland activity in the city.
- The movie tells the story of a young man drawn into gangland violence.
- He wrote a book about the history of gangland in Chicago.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of organized crime or criminal gangs.
- The detective specialized in gangland murders.
- She wore a disguise to avoid being recognized by gangland figures.
- The novel is set in a gritty gangland neighborhood.