victimology

[ vik-tuh-mol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the study of crime victim and the psychological effects of being a victim.

Origin of victimology

1
First recorded in 1955–60; from French victimologie; see origin at victim, -o-, -logy

Other words from victimology

  • vic·tim·ol·o·gist, noun

Words Nearby victimology

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British Dictionary definitions for victimology

victimology

/ (ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the study of the psychological effects experienced by the victims of crime

Derived forms of victimology

  • victimologist, noun

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