noun

victimology

vihk-tih-MO-luhd-zhee

noun

The academic study of crime victims, including why certain people or groups are more likely to be victimized.

"Her thesis in victimology examined patterns among repeat burglary victims."

(informal, often critical) A tendency to see oneself primarily as a victim, especially in a self-pitying or excessive way.

"His critics accused him of indulging in victimology rather than taking responsibility."

How to Use Victimology

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In plain EnglishEither the academic field studying crime victims, or, informally, an excessive focus on seeing oneself as a victim.

victimologies plural

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From French victimologie, formed from victim plus -ology, "the study of."

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