criminology
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of criminology
1855–60; < Latin crīmin- (stem of crīmen; see crime) + -o- + -logy
Example Sentences
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Luis Izquiel, a lawyer and professor of criminology at Venezuela's Central University, called Guerrero a criminal mastermind.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
In this case it will not necessarily be clear how the judges come to a total sentence, explains May-Len Skilbrei, professor of criminology at the University of Oslo.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Geoffrey P. Alpert is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina and has conducted research on high-risk police activities for more than 30 years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Unlike the city’s homicide detectives, her students in the department of criminology and criminal justice had nothing but time on their hands, even if they didn’t always realize it.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
And I had already taught myself basic criminology.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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