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criminology

[krim-uh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

  1. the study of crime and criminals: a branch of sociology.



criminology

/ ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the scientific study of crime, criminal behaviour, law enforcement, etc See also penology

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • criminological adjective
  • criminologic adjective
  • criminologically adverb
  • criminologist noun
  • ˌԴˈDz adverb
  • ˌˈԴDZDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of criminology1

1855–60; < Latin ī- (stem of ī; crime ) + -o- + -logy
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Word History and Origins

Origin of criminology1

C19: from Latin crimin- crime , -logy
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Example Sentences

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One leading criminology expert called the networks behind the supply of illegal cigarettes the "golden thread for understanding serious organised crime", because of its links to people trafficking and, in some cases, illegal immigration.

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Bryan Kohberger, who was a PhD criminology student, was set to stand trial in August over the attacks that shocked America.

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Mr Kohberger, who was a graduate criminology student at nearby Washington State University, is currently due to stand trial in August.

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Now an assistant professor in criminology, Ms Bradford-Clarke said she uses her "professional head" in order to deal with the trauma.

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In November we spoke to Amy Wilkes, 23, from Coventry who was struggling to find a job after getting a degree in criminology, policing and investigation.

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