criminology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the scientific study of crime and criminals.

Derivatives

criminological

Pronunciation: /-nəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

criminologist

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin crimen, crimin- 'crime' + -logy