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criminology

Criminology (noun) means the academic study of crime, criminals, and why crime happens. Example: “She's studying criminology at university with hopes of joining the police.”

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The academic study of crime, criminals, and why crime happens.
"She's studying criminology at university with hopes of joining the police."

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In plain EnglishThe scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour.

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criminologies plural

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Etymology

From criminal + -logy ("study of"), ultimately from Greek logos, "word" or "study."

Origin: Greek

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What does “criminology” mean?

The word “criminology” means the academic study of crime, criminals, and why crime happens. In plain terms, the scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour.

How do you use “criminology” in a sentence?

Here is “criminology” used in a sentence: “She's studying criminology at university with hopes of joining the police.”

What part of speech is “criminology”?

“Criminology” is a noun.

Where does the word “criminology” come from?

The word “criminology” comes from Greek. From criminal + -logy ("study of"), ultimately from Greek logos, "word" or "study.".

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