Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

criminologist

noun

/ˌkrɪm.ɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

Definition

A criminologist is a professional who studies crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

Examples

The criminologist presented her findings on juvenile delinquency at the conference.
As a criminologist, he often works with law enforcement agencies to address crime trends.
She decided to become a criminologist because of her passion for understanding the social factors of crime.

Meaning

Criminologists analyze the causes of crime, investigate the behavior of criminals, and evaluate the effectiveness of policies designed to prevent crime.