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criminologist

UK/,krimi'nɔlədʒist/US/.krimi'nɒlәdʒist/
C2

Definitions

n.

An expert who studies crime and criminals

犯罪学家

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
criminaccusation, crime, judgment
+
-o-connector
+
-logistone who practices, believer in
=criminologist

criminology + -ist = a person who studies criminology. See criminology.

Root crim still carries 26 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The criminologist testified about patterns in serial offences.

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