criminology
noun/ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #13,016 most common English word
Meaning
The scientific study of crime, its causes, and criminal behavior.
Example sentence
She decided to study criminology at university because she wanted to understand why people commit crimes.
Synonyms & related words
- penology
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