Hooliganism: meaning, definitions and examples
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hooliganism
[ ˌhuːlɪˈɡænɪzəm ]
criminal behavior
Hooliganism refers to violent or rowdy behavior, particularly in connection with sporting events. It often involves vandalism, disruptive conduct, and intense aggression among fans. This term is commonly associated with soccer fans who engage in clashes and disorderly conduct during or after matches.
Synonyms
loutishness, rioting, thuggery, vandalism.
Examples of usage
- The match ended in chaos due to rampant hooliganism.
- Law enforcement is taking measures to combat hooliganism at sports events.
- The team's reputation was tarnished by the hooliganism of its supporters.
- Crowds were warned against hooliganism before the championship game.
Translations
Translations of the word "hooliganism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hooliganismo
🇮🇳 हूलिगनिज़्म
🇩🇪 Hooliganismus
🇮🇩 hooliganisme
🇺🇦 хуліганство
🇵🇱 hooliganizm
🇯🇵 フーリガニズム
🇫🇷 hooliganisme
🇪🇸 hooliganismo
🇹🇷 hooliganizm
🇰🇷 훌리건니즘
🇸🇦 هوليغانزم
🇨🇿 huligánství
🇸🇰 huliganizmus
🇨🇳 流氓行为
🇸🇮 huliganizem
🇮🇸 hooliganismi
🇰🇿 хулиганизм
🇬🇪 ჰულიგანიზმი
🇦🇿 huliganizm
🇲🇽 hooliganismo
Etymology
The term 'hooliganism' is believed to have originated in late 19th-century England, deriving from the name 'Hooligan', which was a slang term for a rowdy or disruptive young person. The exact origin of the term is uncertain, but it may have been influenced by a character in a popular music hall song from the 1890s. The behavior it describes became particularly notable in relation to soccer, especially during the 1960s and 1970s, as incidents of violence among football fans gained media attention. Over time, hooliganism has come to encapsulate not just violence at sporting events, but also the broader culture surrounding fan behavior, including group loyalty and aggression. This phenomenon has prompted various responses, from stricter law enforcement to initiatives aimed at fostering sportsmanship and community among fans.