noun
criminologist
KRIM-uh-nah-luh-jist
Criminologist (noun) means a person who practices criminology, the study of crime. Example: “The criminologist presented her findings on crime in large cities.”
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A person who practices criminology, the study of crime.
"The criminologist presented her findings on crime in large cities."
"A criminologist from the university spoke at the town hall meeting."
"He trained as a criminologist before joining a research institute."
How to use criminologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who works in the study of crime.
When to use it
It is a neutral, professional term found in news and academic writing.
Memory tip
A criminologist studies crime, so the word is built from criminology plus -ist.
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Common pairings
a forensic criminologist
a university criminologist
a criminologist says
a leading criminologist
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Etymology
The word is formed from criminology and the suffix -ist.
Rhymes for criminologist
ecologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
sociologist
etymologist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does a criminologist do?
A criminologist practices criminology, which means studying crime. Many work in research, teaching or government.
How do you pronounce criminologist?
In General American it is pronounced KRIM-uh-nah-luh-jist, with the stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables does criminologist have?
It has five syllables, divided crim-i-nol-o-gist.
What is the meaning of criminologist?
"criminologist" (noun) means a person who practices criminology, the study of crime.
