noun
criminology
noun
1
The academic study of crime, criminals, and why crime happens.
"She's studying criminology at university with hopes of joining the police."
How to Use Criminology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour.
Word Forms
criminologies plural
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Etymology
From criminal + -logy ("study of"), ultimately from Greek logos, "word" or "study."