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criminology

Pronunciation: /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒi/
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Definition of criminology

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

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