Definition of hooliganism in English:
hooliganism
nounˈhuːlɪɡ(ə)nɪz(ə)mˈhuləɡəˌnɪzəm
mass nounViolent or rowdy behaviour by young troublemakers, typically in a gang.
the problems of football hooliganism
an act of mindless hooliganism
Example sentencesExamples
- This kind of mindless hooliganism serves no purpose whatever.
- The arrest was made as part of a police operation to curb football hooliganism.
- Furious residents called for tougher police measures in a desperate bid to combat hooliganism.
- There was much talk about Scottish police requiring more powers to tackle hooliganism.
- When he recorded a short speech condemning hooliganism, it was broadcast simultaneously on three national TV networks like a prime ministerial address.
- The former vice chancellor was honoured for his contribution in curbing the hooliganism on the campus.
- Social workers, literary figures and leaders have condemned the hooliganism of the workers and demanded stern action.
- Italy's sports minister has demanded that clubs take immediate steps to tackle hooliganism.
- Two years ago, he admitted the police had been caught out by a spate of petty hooliganism, but this year he said police leave had been cancelled and extra officers would be on duty until Bonfire Night and beyond.
- The government has recently introduced a law to combat hooliganism.
Definition of hooliganism in US English:
hooliganism
nounˈho͞oləɡəˌnizəmˈhuləɡəˌnɪzəm
Violent or rowdy behavior by young troublemakers, typically in a gang.
the problems of soccer hooliganism
an act of mindless hooliganism
Example sentencesExamples
- Social workers, literary figures and leaders have condemned the hooliganism of the workers and demanded stern action.
- The arrest was made as part of a police operation to curb football hooliganism.
- Italy's sports minister has demanded that clubs take immediate steps to tackle hooliganism.
- Two years ago, he admitted the police had been caught out by a spate of petty hooliganism, but this year he said police leave had been cancelled and extra officers would be on duty until Bonfire Night and beyond.
- There was much talk about Scottish police requiring more powers to tackle hooliganism.
- Furious residents called for tougher police measures in a desperate bid to combat hooliganism.
- When he recorded a short speech condemning hooliganism, it was broadcast simultaneously on three national TV networks like a prime ministerial address.
- The former vice chancellor was honoured for his contribution in curbing the hooliganism on the campus.
- This kind of mindless hooliganism serves no purpose whatever.
- The government has recently introduced a law to combat hooliganism.