Synonyms for

Criminology

Verb / ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for criminology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals.

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Example sentences

  1. She is studying criminology to become a detective.
  2. Criminology is a fascinating subject.
  3. The criminology course is very popular at the university.
  4. The professor of criminology gave a lecture on the history of crime.
  5. There are many different theories in criminology about why people commit crimes.

Quotes

  • Criminology is the study of crime from a scientific perspective. - Larry J. Siegel
  • Criminology is not about what we think of ourselves; it's about what we think of others. - Cesare Beccaria
  • Criminology is a science which concerns itself with the study of crime as a social phenomenon, its causes and its control. - Edwin H. Sutherland

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