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criminology

/ˌkrɪm.ɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌkrɪm.ɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучное изучение преступности, преступного поведения, а также систем правоохранительных органов и уголовного правосудия.

The scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the systems of law enforcement and criminal justice.

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  1. B2formalscientific

    The scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system, including law enforcement.

    ruНаучное изучение преступности

    • She is pursuing a degree in criminology to understand the root causes of crime.
    • Criminology examines patterns of criminal behavior and societal responses.
    • The professor's research in criminology focuses on rehabilitation programs.
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  • criminology's possessive singular form