Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: criminate
Next word: crimp
Definition of: criminology
(krim′ə·nol′ə·jē) noun
The scientific study and investigation of crime and criminals. [<L crimen, criminis + -LOGY]
—crim·i·no·log·i·cal (krim′ə·nə·loj′i·kəl) adjective
—crim′i·nol′o·gist noun
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: