Lombroso

[ lom-broh-soh; Italian lawm-braw-saw ]

/ lɒmˈbroʊ soʊ; Italian lɔmˈbrɔ sɔ /

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noun

Ce·sa·re

[che-zah-re], /ˈtʃɛ zɑˌrɛ/, 1836–1909, Italian physician and criminologist.

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How to use Lombroso in a sentence

He is not the only one of the distinguished authorities in mental diseases who is in opposition to Lombroso in this matter.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
Lombroso's claims in this matter have met with decided opposition in every country of Europe and also here in America.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
After a time, Lombroso came to admit that the so-called criminal type occurred in somewhat less than half the criminal cases.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
The Winning Clue|James Hay, Jr.

M. Lombroso began by carefully examining the medium, after which we took places around a gaming table.
Mysterious Psychic Forces|Camille Flammarion

British Dictionary definitions for Lombroso

Lombroso

/ (Italian lomˈbroːso) /

noun

Cesare (ˈtʃeːzare). 1836–1909, Italian criminologist: he postulated the existence of a criminal type

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