Criminology Definition

krĭmə-nŏlə-jē
noun
The scientific study and investigation of crime and criminals.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Criminology

Noun

Singular:
criminology
Plural:
criminologies

Origin of Criminology

  • Italian criminologia Latin crīmen crīmin- accusation crime Latin -logia -logy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • criminal +‎ -logy

    From Wiktionary

Criminology Sentence Examples

  • Together they contribute to the field of cultural criminology.

  • Dwayne went on to complete his Bachelor's degree as a double major in criminology and physiology.

  • She has also published many articles on penal theory, sentencing, comparative criminology, victims, security and anti-terrorism policy.

  • General information on the scheme of study There are 2 kinds of degree scheme within which you can study criminology.

  • Others may wish to pursue a research career in applied criminology.

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Words Starting With C and Ending With Y

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