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.