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victimology
[ vik-tuh-mol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌvɪk təˈmɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the study of crime victim and the psychological effects of being a victim.
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Origin of victimology
OTHER WORDS FROM victimology
vic·tim·ol·o·gist, nounWords nearby victimology
Victa, victim, victimization, victimize, victimless crime, victimology, Victoire, victor, Victor Charlie, Victor Emmanuel I, Victor Emmanuel II
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How to use victimology in a sentence
He went on to say that “some of the victimology and all of this other stuff is trumped up.”
But in a way, this white victimology is a sign of racial progress.
Malkinization: the practice of substituting squabbling for policy and victimology for self-respect.
British Dictionary definitions for victimology
victimology
/ (ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of the psychological effects experienced by the victims of crime
Derived forms of victimology
victimologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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