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criminological

/krɪmɪnˈɒlədʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does criminological mean?

adjective

Relating to the study of crime and criminals, or the study of the social, psychological, and biological factors that contribute to criminal behavior.

Example

"The criminological research suggested that poverty and lack of education were significant factors in the high crime rate in the area."

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