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ganger


Meanings
  • noun

    A member of a criminal gang or group.

    - "The ganger led his crew in a series of armed robberies."
    - "The police arrested several gangers during their raid on the criminal hideout."

Variants
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ganger , gangers
Etymology
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Originally derived from the English word 'gang' meaning group or band, the term 'ganger' came to be used specifically for a member of a criminal gang.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ganger' is often used interchangeably with 'gangster'

  2. The term 'ganger' has its roots in the Middle English word 'gange' which meant 'company' or 'group'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Criminal: A person who engages in unlawful or harmful activities.

  2. Gangster: A criminal who is a member of a gang and often holds a position of power within the group.


Culture
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The term 'ganger' has been used extensively in literature and media to depict the criminal underworld. It is often associated with violence, drugs, and organized crime.

How to Memorize "ganger"

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    - Imagine a person wearing a leather jacket, bandana, and carrying a weapon, this is the mental image of a ganger.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ganger' with the concept of criminality and violence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Gangsters are not good neighbors' to help remember the meaning of ganger.


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