victimology

American  

[vik-tuh-mol-uh-jee] / ˌvɪk təˈmɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

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victimology British  

/ ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• victimologist
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of victimology

First recorded in 1955–60; from French victimologie; see origin at victim ( def. ), -o-, -logy

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Example Sentences

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victimology

He has a tenuous relationship to reality, and increasingly retreats into victimology and a persecution complex.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2023

But the combination of unorthodox marketing and conspiracy theory catnip has made “Sound of Freedom” the perfect focus for another sort of victimology.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2023

The Victimologist’s Song To “The Major-General’s Song” I am the very model of a gas-lit victimology And when I’m wrong the first thing I demand is an apology.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 7, 2021

"The victimology really created a problem for the police," noted Furhman.

From Fox News ● Mar. 30, 2020

Epstein refers elsewhere to "victimology" as ruining scholarship.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2011

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