victimology
Victimology (noun) means the academic study of crime victims, including why certain people or groups are more likely to be victimized. Example: “Her thesis in victimology examined patterns among repeat burglary victims.”
How to use victimology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the academic field studying crime victims, or, informally, an excessive focus on seeing oneself as a victim.
Word forms
victimologies plural
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Etymology
From French victimologie, formed from victim plus -ology, "the study of."
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What does “victimology” mean?
The word “victimology” means the academic study of crime victims, including why certain people or groups are more likely to be victimized. In plain terms, either the academic field studying crime victims, or, informally, an excessive focus on seeing oneself as a victim.
How do you pronounce “victimology”?
“Victimology” is pronounced vihk-tih-MO-luhd-zhee (/ˌvɪktɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “victimology” in a sentence?
Here is “victimology” used in a sentence: “Her thesis in victimology examined patterns among repeat burglary victims.”
What part of speech is “victimology”?
“Victimology” is a noun.
Where does the word “victimology” come from?
The word “victimology” comes from French. From French victimologie, formed from victim plus -ology, "the study of.".
How many meanings does “victimology” have?
“Victimology” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the academic study of crime victims, including why certain people or groups are more likely to be victimized.
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