criminologist

/,krimi'nɔlədʤist/

Thân thiện

A criminologist examines evidence at a simulated crime scene.

Definition

Noun A specialist in the scientific study of crime, criminals, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. A criminologist applies theories and research methods from sociology, psychology, law, and other disciplines to understand the causes of crime and to evaluate the effectiveness of crime prevention and punishment strategies.

Usage

The word "criminologist" is used to refer to a professional or academic expert in the field of criminology. It is a formal term.

Examples * The criminologist presented a report on urban crime trends to the city council. * She is a leading criminologist whose research focuses on juvenile delinquency. * The police consulted a criminologist to help develop a profile of the suspect.

Advanced Usage

• "Forensic criminologist": A specialist who applies criminological knowledge directly to legal and investigative contexts, often analyzing crime scenes or evidence.
  • The forensic criminologist testified about the behavioral patterns evident in the case.

Variants and Related Words

• Criminology (n): The academic and scientific discipline itself, which a criminologist studies and practices.
  • He holds a degree in criminology.
• Criminological (adj): Relating to criminology.
  • The journal publishes criminological research.

Synonyms

• Penologist: A specialist in the theory and practice of prison management and the rehabilitation of offenders. (Note: This is a more specific, overlapping field.)
• Crime analyst: A professional who studies crime data and patterns, often for a police department. (Note: This is a more applied, data-focused role.)

Related Phrases

• To work as a criminologist: Describes the professional occupation.
  • After earning her PhD, she began to work as a criminologist for a government agency.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a specialist in criminology