criminology
Translation
criminology
Examples
She is studying criminology at the university.
She is studying criminology at the university.
Criminology explores the causes and prevention of crime.
Criminology explores the causes and prevention of crime.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) criminology Criminology is a complex field of study.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sociology, psychology (related fields)
Etymology
From Latin 'crimen' (crime) + '-logy' (study of). It literally means 'the study of crime'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'crime' + '-ology' (like biology or psychology). It's the 'ology' of crime.